ORD
Chicago
United States
3,541 km
2,200 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
3,541 km
2,200 mi / 1,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

ORD RFR
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code ORD RFR
ICAO Code KORD MRRF
City Chicago Rio Frio / Progreso
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 680 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 10.330000, -83.890000

Chicago (ORD) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 3,541 kilometers (2,200 miles / 1,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 03:31 in Chicago, it's 03:31 in Rio Frio / Progreso.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 354° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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