MUC
Munich
Germany
9,566 km
5,944 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
9,566 km
5,944 mi / 5,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

MUC RFR
Airport Name Munich International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code MUC RFR
ICAO Code EDDM MRRF
City Munich Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Germany Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,487 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 10.330000, -83.890000

Munich (MUC) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 9,566 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Germany 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 13:58 in Munich, it's 06:58 in Rio Frio / Progreso. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,137 feet between the two airports. Rio Frio / Progreso Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 42° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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