LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
7,972 km
4,954 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
7,972 km
4,954 mi / 4,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

LIS RFR
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code LIS RFR
ICAO Code LPPT MRRF
City Lisbon Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Portugal Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 374 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 10.330000, -83.890000

Lisbon (LIS) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 7,972 kilometers (4,954 miles / 4,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Portugal 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 08:29 in Lisbon, it's 02:29 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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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