RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
13,852 km
8,607 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,852 km
8,607 mi / 7,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
236°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

RFR SYD
Airport Name Rio Frio / Progreso Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RFR SYD
ICAO Code MRRF YSSY
City Rio Frio / Progreso Sydney
Country Costa Rica Australia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Australia/Sydney
Elevation 350 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 10.330000, -83.890000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,852 kilometers (8,607 miles / 7,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Rio Frio / Progreso, it's 05:08 in Sydney. With a 16-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 Sydney (SYD) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) follows a heading of 102° (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 Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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