BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,872 km
5,513 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
8,872 km
5,513 mi / 4,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
274°
west

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BCN LIO
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code BCN LIO
ICAO Code LEBL MRLM
City Barcelona Puerto Limon
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 12 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 9.960000, -83.020000

Barcelona (BCN) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 8,872 kilometers (5,513 miles / 4,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Spain 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 22:18 in Barcelona, it's 15:18 in Puerto Limon. With a 7-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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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