AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,697 km
7,268 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
11,697 km
7,268 mi / 6,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
88°
east

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Airport Comparison

AKL RFR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code AKL RFR
ICAO Code NZAA MRRF
City Auckland Rio Frio / Progreso
Country New Zealand Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 23 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 10.330000, -83.890000

Auckland (AKL) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 11,697 kilometers (7,268 miles / 6,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:04 in Auckland, it's 05:04 in Rio Frio / Progreso. With a 18-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 Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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