LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
13,194 km
8,198 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,194 km
8,198 mi / 7,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
321°
northwest

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LIO NRT
Airport Name Limon International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code LIO NRT
ICAO Code MRLM RJAA
City Puerto Limon Tokyo
Country Costa Rica Japan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 9.960000, -83.020000 35.760000, 140.390000

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

The flight distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,194 kilometers (8,198 miles / 7,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:16 in Puerto Limon, it's 06:16 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Puerto Limon (LIO) follows a heading of 50° (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 Limon International Airport (LIO) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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