LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
4,989 km
3,100 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,989 km
3,100 mi / 2,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIO SFO
Airport Name Limon International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LIO SFO
ICAO Code MRLM KSFO
City Puerto Limon San Francisco
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 9.960000, -83.020000 37.620000, -122.380000

Puerto Limon (LIO) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,989 kilometers (3,100 miles / 2,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:41 in Puerto Limon, it's 14:41 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Puerto Limon (LIO) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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