AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,100 km
7,519 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
12,100 km
7,519 mi / 6,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM RFR
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code AMM RFR
ICAO Code OJAI MRRF
City Amman Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Jordan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,395 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 10.330000, -83.890000

Amman (AMM) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 12,100 kilometers (7,519 miles / 6,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Amman, it's 21:39 in Rio Frio / Progreso. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,045 feet between the two airports. Rio Frio / Progreso Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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