REC
Recife
Brazil
5,796 km
3,601 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
5,796 km
3,601 mi / 3,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Recife
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

REC RFR
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code REC RFR
ICAO Code SBRF MRRF
City Recife Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Recife America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 33 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 10.330000, -83.890000

Recife (REC) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 5,796 kilometers (3,601 miles / 3,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 19:53 in Recife, it's 16:53 in Rio Frio / Progreso. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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