LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,657 km
5,379 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
8,657 km
5,379 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

LHR RFR
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code LHR RFR
ICAO Code EGLL MRRF
City London Rio Frio / Progreso
Country United Kingdom Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/London America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 83 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 10.330000, -83.890000

London (LHR) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 8,657 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 United Kingdom 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 10:10 in London, it's 04:10 in Rio Frio / Progreso. With a 6-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 39° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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