JFK
New York
United States
3,531 km
2,194 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
3,531 km
2,194 mi / 1,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JFK LIO
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code JFK LIO
ICAO Code KJFK MRLM
City New York Puerto Limon
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 13 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 9.960000, -83.020000

New York (JFK) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 3,531 kilometers (2,194 miles / 1,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 18:02 in New York, it's 17:02 in Puerto Limon.

The return flight from Puerto Limon (LIO) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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