León to Havana flights
Havana lies 1,281 km (796 mi) north of León, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 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.
| León | Havana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Cuba |
| Population | 144,538 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | MGA, 84 km out | HAV, 16 km out |
Clocks in Havana are 2 h ahead of León right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands 4 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Havana
Crossing from Nicaragua into Cuba: money changes from the Cordoba to the Peso (CUP); the dialling code becomes +53; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Havana
Havana is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is José Martí International Airport (HAV), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Martí International Airport | HAV | 16 km (10 mi) | 13,123 ft | 210 ft |
| Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport | VRA | 98 km (61 mi) | 11,490 ft | 210 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Havana from León?
1,281 km (796 mi) in a straight line, north of León.
How long does it take to get from León to Havana by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between León and Havana?
Havana is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Havana against America/Managua).
Which airports are used for León to Havana flights?
Typically Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) to José Martí International Airport (HAV); Havana also has VRA.
What currency do I need in Havana?
The Peso (CUP).
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.