The flight distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 9,533 kilometers (5,924 miles / 5,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:21 in Puerto Limon, it's 23:21 in Munich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits higher than Limon International Airport.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Puerto Limon (LIO) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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