LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,629 km
5,362 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
8,629 km
5,362 mi / 4,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

LHR LIO
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code LHR LIO
ICAO Code EGLL MRLM
City London Puerto Limon
Country United Kingdom Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/London America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 83 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 9.960000, -83.020000

London (LHR) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 8,629 kilometers (5,362 miles / 4,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 United Kingdom 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 00:11 in London, it's 18:11 in Puerto Limon. With a 6-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 39° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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