Distance From Santa Ynez Airport to Guanacaste Airport, SQA - LIR Distance

The distance from Santa Ynez Airport (SQA) to Guanacaste Airport (LIR) is 2734 miles or 4400 kilometers or 2374 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 Santa Ynez ( United States ) to Liberia ( Costa Rica )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Ynez and Liberia takes around 6 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Ynez Airport, Santa Ynez, United States to Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica is 6 hours 17 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 • SQA - LIR

Kilometers		4400 km
Statute Miles		2734 miles
Nautical Miles		2374 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 17 minutes

Santa Ynez Airport to Guanacaste Airport Flight Route Map - SQA to LIR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Ynez, United States and Liberia, Costa Rica. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Ynez, United States and Liberia, Costa Rica.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQA - LIR

Time difference between Santa Ynez (United States) and Liberia (Costa Rica) is 2 Hours.
Liberia time is 2 Hours ahead of Santa Ynez.

Location	Local Time
Santa Ynez (United States)	2025-01-03, 05:41:18 PST
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2025-01-03, 07:41:18 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

Santa Ynez Airport (SQA / KIZA) Santa Ynez, United States

Destination

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica