CDG
Paris
France
8,884 km
5,520 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
8,884 km
5,520 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Paris
Heading
274°
west

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Airport Comparison

CDG RFR
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code CDG RFR
ICAO Code LFPG MRRF
City Paris Rio Frio / Progreso
Country France Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 392 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 10.330000, -83.890000

Paris (CDG) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 8,884 kilometers (5,520 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 France 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 20:39 in Paris, it's 12:39 in Rio Frio / Progreso. With a 8-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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 42° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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