El Progreso to Managua flights
Managua lies 400 km (249 mi) south-east of El Progreso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 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.
| El Progreso | Managua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Nicaragua |
| Population | 100,810 | 973,087 |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
| Nearest large airport | SAP, 14 km out | MGA, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Managua
Crossing from Honduras into Nicaragua: money changes from the Lempira 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 El Progreso
El Progreso is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,203 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR, 92 km).
Arriving in Managua
Managua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 9 km (6 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 | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,012 ft | 194 ft |
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Staying in Managua
Our booking partner lists 165 places to stay in Managua. Of the 131 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 8 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 18,996 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Managua from El Progreso?
400 km (249 mi) in a straight line, south-east of El Progreso.
How long does it take to get from El Progreso to Managua by air?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Progreso and Managua?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Progreso to Managua flights?
Typically Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA).
What currency do I need in Managua?
The Cordoba (NIO).
Where can I stay in Managua?
Our booking partner lists 165 places to stay in Managua, bookable on this site.
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.