RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
1,314 km
817 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,314 km
817 mi / 710 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
152°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

RFR UIO
Airport Name Rio Frio / Progreso Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code RFR UIO
ICAO Code MRRF SEQM
City Rio Frio / Progreso Quito
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 350 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 10.330000, -83.890000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,314 kilometers (817 miles / 710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:08 in Rio Frio / Progreso, it's 20:08 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,850 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Rio Frio / Progreso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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