DEN
Denver
United States
3,953 km
2,457 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
3,953 km
2,457 mi / 2,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
141°
southeast

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DEN LIO
Airport Name Denver International Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code DEN LIO
ICAO Code KDEN MRLM
City Denver Puerto Limon
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Denver America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,434 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 9.960000, -83.020000

Denver (DEN) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 3,953 kilometers (2,457 miles / 2,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Denver, it's 04:36 in Puerto Limon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,427 feet between the two airports. Limon International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Puerto Limon (LIO) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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