HND
Tokyo
Japan
13,251 km
8,234 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
13,251 km
8,234 mi / 7,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
50°
northeast

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HND LIO
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code HND LIO
ICAO Code RJTT MRLM
City Tokyo Puerto Limon
Country Japan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 35 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 9.960000, -83.020000

Tokyo (HND) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 13,251 kilometers (8,234 miles / 7,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Japan with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Tokyo, it's 19:40 in Puerto Limon. With a 15-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 Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 321° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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