Cartagena to León flights
León lies 1,261 km (784 mi) west of Cartagena, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cartagena | León | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Nicaragua |
| Population | 914,552 | 144,538 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
| Nearest large airport | CTG, 5 km out | MGA, 84 km out |
Clocks in León are 1 h behind Cartagena right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in León
Crossing from Colombia into Nicaragua: money changes from the Peso to the Cordoba (NIO); the dialling code becomes +505; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cartagena
Cartagena is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ, 95 km).
Arriving in León
León is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,012 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,012 ft | 194 ft |
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Common questions
How far is León from Cartagena?
1,261 km (784 mi) in a straight line, west of Cartagena.
How long does it take to get from Cartagena to León by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cartagena and León?
León is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Managua against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Cartagena to León flights?
Typically Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA).
What currency do I need in León?
The Cordoba (NIO).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.