CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
5,495 km
3,415 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
5,495 km
3,415 mi / 2,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF RFR
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code CNF RFR
ICAO Code SBCF MRRF
City Belo Horizonte Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,715 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 10.330000, -83.890000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 5,495 kilometers (3,415 miles / 2,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 15:10 in Belo Horizonte, it's 12:10 in Rio Frio / Progreso. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,365 feet between the two airports. Rio Frio / Progreso Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 127° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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