# Distance from Belgrad (BEG) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR)

> 10,293 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,293 km / 6,396 mi / 5,558 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 287° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Serbia) → Costa Rica
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 14:28 in Belgrad, it's 06:28 in Rio Frio / Progreso)
- **Elevation difference**: 15 ft (RFR is higher than BEG)

## Airports

### [Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/beg-belgrad-belgrade-nikola-tesla-airport/1ef266df-5997-663e-8830-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Belgrad, Serbia
- ICAO: LYBE
- Timezone: Europe/Belgrade
- Coordinates: 44.820000, 20.310000
- Elevation: 335 ft

### [Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfr-rio-frio-progreso-rio-frio-progreso-airport/1ef266df-6688-67ee-9ef6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MRRF
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 10.330000, -83.890000
- Elevation: 350 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:28 in Belgrad, it's 06:28 in Rio Frio / Progreso.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/beg-belgrad-belgrade-nikola-tesla-airport/1ef266df-5997-663e-8830-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfr-rio-frio-progreso-rio-frio-progreso-airport/1ef266df-6688-67ee-9ef6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)