GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
5,537 km
3,441 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
5,537 km
3,441 mi / 2,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RFR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code GRU RFR
ICAO Code SBGR MRRF
City Sao Paulo Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,459 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 10.330000, -83.890000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 5,537 kilometers (3,441 miles / 2,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 01:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:35 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 2,109 feet between the two airports. Rio Frio / Progreso Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 133° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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