ATH
Athens
Greece
10,775 km
6,696 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
10,775 km
6,696 mi / 5,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
288°
west northwest

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ATH LIO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code ATH LIO
ICAO Code LGAV MRLM
City Athens Puerto Limon
Country Greece Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 308 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 9.960000, -83.020000

Athens (ATH) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 10,775 kilometers (6,696 miles / 5,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:13 in Athens, it's 11:13 in Puerto Limon. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puerto Limon (LIO) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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