AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
5,668 km
3,522 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
5,668 km
3,522 mi / 3,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AEP RFR
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code AEP RFR
ICAO Code SABE MRRF
City Buenos Aires Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Argentina Costa Rica
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 18 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 10.330000, -83.890000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 5,668 kilometers (3,522 miles / 3,060 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 Argentina with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Buenos Aires, it's 18:08 in Rio Frio / Progreso. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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