CCU
Kolkata
India
16,254 km
10,100 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
16,254 km
10,100 mi / 8,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CCU RFR
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code CCU RFR
ICAO Code VECC MRRF
City Kolkata Rio Frio / Progreso
Country India Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 16 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 10.330000, -83.890000

Kolkata (CCU) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 16,254 kilometers (10,100 miles / 8,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 India 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 07:21 in Kolkata, it's 19:51 in Rio Frio / Progreso. With a 11.5-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 Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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