GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
2,198 km
1,366 miles
LIR
Liberia
Costa Rica
Distance
2,198 km
1,366 mi / 1,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
117°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL LIR
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
IATA Code GDL LIR
ICAO Code MMGL MRLB
City Guadalajara Liberia
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,016 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 10.590000, -85.540000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Liberia (LIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica is 2,198 kilometers (1,366 miles / 1,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:43 in Guadalajara, it's 03:43 in Liberia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,746 feet between the two airports. Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Liberia (LIR) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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