PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,854 km
4,880 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
7,854 km
4,880 mi / 4,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RFR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code PPT RFR
ICAO Code NTAA MRRF
City Papeete Rio Frio / Progreso
Country French Polynesia Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 10.330000, -83.890000

Papeete (PPT) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 7,854 kilometers (4,880 miles / 4,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 French Polynesia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Papeete, it's 22:33 in Rio Frio / Progreso. The 4-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 Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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