The flight distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,907 kilometers (8,641 miles / 7,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:12 in Puerto Limon, it's 06:12 in Sydney. With a 17-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 Sydney (SYD) to Puerto Limon (LIO) follows a heading of 103° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.