CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
5,479 km
3,404 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
5,479 km
3,404 mi / 2,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CWB RFR
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code CWB RFR
ICAO Code SBCT MRRF
City Curitiba Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,988 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 10.330000, -83.890000

Curitiba (CWB) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 5,479 kilometers (3,404 miles / 2,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 08:02 in Curitiba, it's 05:02 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 2,638 feet between the two airports. Rio Frio / Progreso Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 137° (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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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