BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
4,916 km
3,054 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
4,916 km
3,054 mi / 2,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB RFR
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code BSB RFR
ICAO Code SBBR MRRF
City Brasilia Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,497 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 10.330000, -83.890000

Brasilia (BSB) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 4,916 kilometers (3,054 miles / 2,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Brazil 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 01:47 in Brasilia, it's 22:47 in Rio Frio / Progreso. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,147 feet between the two airports. Rio Frio / Progreso Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 126° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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