Distance From Makin Island Airport to Guanacaste Airport, MTK - LIR Distance

The distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 6952 miles or 11188 kilometers or 6037 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Makin Island ( Kiribati ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makin Island and Liberia takes around 15 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makin Island Airport, Makin Island, Kiribati to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 15 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MTK - LIR

Kilometers		11188 km
Statute Miles		6952 miles
Nautical Miles		6037 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 58 minutes

Makin Island Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - MTK to LIR Flight Path

Location of Makin Island Airport & Guanacaste Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Makin Island to Liberia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makin Island, Kiribati and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Makin Island, Kiribati and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTK - LIR

Time difference between Makin Island (Kiribati) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 18 Hours.
Liberia time is 18 Hours behind Makin Island.

Location	Local Time
Makin Island (Kiribati)	2025-01-04, 03:44:35 +12
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-01-03, 09:44:35 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Makin Island Airport (MTK / NGMN) Makin Island, Kiribati

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica