MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
1,041 km
647 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
1,041 km
647 mi / 562 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE RFR
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code MDE RFR
ICAO Code SKRG MRRF
City Rionegro Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 6,955 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 10.330000, -83.890000

Rionegro (MDE) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 1,041 kilometers (647 miles / 562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Rionegro, it's 22:01 in Rio Frio / Progreso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,605 feet between the two airports. Rio Frio / Progreso Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 116° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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