DCA
Washington
United States
3,244 km
2,015 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
3,244 km
2,015 mi / 1,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA RFR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code DCA RFR
ICAO Code KDCA MRRF
City Washington Rio Frio / Progreso
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 14 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 10.330000, -83.890000

Washington (DCA) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 3,244 kilometers (2,015 miles / 1,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:22 in Washington, it's 15:22 in Rio Frio / Progreso.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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