BCN
Barcelona
Spain
8,917 km
5,541 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
8,917 km
5,541 mi / 4,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

BCN RFR
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code BCN RFR
ICAO Code LEBL MRRF
City Barcelona Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 12 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 10.330000, -83.890000

Barcelona (BCN) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 8,917 kilometers (5,541 miles / 4,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:42 in Barcelona, it's 22:42 in Rio Frio / Progreso. With a 7-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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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