PTY
Tocumen
Panama
514 km
319 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
514 km
319 mi / 277 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY RFR
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code PTY RFR
ICAO Code MPTO MRRF
City Tocumen Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Panama Costa Rica
Timezone America/Panama America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 135 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 10.330000, -83.890000

Tocumen (PTY) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 514 kilometers (319 miles / 277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Panama with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Tocumen, it's 21:17 in Rio Frio / Progreso.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 105° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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