CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,233 km
766 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
1,233 km
766 mi / 666 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN RFR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code CUN RFR
ICAO Code MMUN MRRF
City Cancun Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cancun America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 10.330000, -83.890000

Cancun (CUN) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 1,233 kilometers (766 miles / 666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Cancun, it's 19:12 in Rio Frio / Progreso.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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