RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
5,655 km
3,514 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
5,655 km
3,514 mi / 3,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RFR SSA
Airport Name Rio Frio / Progreso Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code RFR SSA
ICAO Code MRRF SBSV
City Rio Frio / Progreso Salvador
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Bahia
Elevation 350 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 10.330000, -83.890000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 5,655 kilometers (3,514 miles / 3,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Costa Rica with Brazil. 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 19:50 in Rio Frio / Progreso, it's 22:50 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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