LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
5,724 km
3,557 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,724 km
3,557 mi / 3,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LIO YVR
Airport Name Limon International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LIO YVR
ICAO Code MRLM CYVR
City Puerto Limon Richmond
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 7 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 9.960000, -83.020000 49.190000, -123.180000

Puerto Limon (LIO) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,724 kilometers (3,557 miles / 3,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:58 in Puerto Limon, it's 14:58 in Richmond.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Puerto Limon (LIO) follows a heading of 126° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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