Distance From Rio Frio / Progreso Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport, RFR - VRA Distance

The distance from Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) is 893 miles or 1437 kilometers or 776 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rio Frio / Progreso ( Costa Rica ) to Matanzas ( Cuba )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio Frio / Progreso and Matanzas takes around 2 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Frio / Progreso Airport, Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport, Matanzas, Cuba is 2 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RFR - VRA

Kilometers		1437 km
Statute Miles		893 miles
Nautical Miles		776 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 3 minutes

Rio Frio / Progreso Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport Flight Route Map - RFR to VRA Flight Path

Location of Rio Frio / Progreso Airport & Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio Frio / Progreso to Matanzas nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica and Matanzas, Cuba.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFR - VRA

Time difference between Rio Frio / Progreso (Costa Rica) and Matanzas (Cuba) is 1 Hours.
Matanzas time is 1 Hours ahead of Rio Frio / Progreso.

Location	Local Time
Rio Frio / Progreso (Costa Rica)	2025-12-16, 08:46:51 CST
Matanzas (Cuba)	2025-12-16, 09:46:51 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR / MRRF) Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica

Destination

Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA / MUVR) Matanzas, Cuba