Managua to Tegucigalpa flights
Tegucigalpa lies 240 km (149 mi) north-west of Managua, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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.
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| Managua | Tegucigalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Honduras |
| Population | 973,087 | 850,848 |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) | 944 m (3,097 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Nearest large airport | MGA, 9 km out | XPL, 56 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tegucigalpa
Crossing from Nicaragua into Honduras: money changes from the Cordoba to the Lempira (HNL); the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Palmerola International Airport (XPL), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,064 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Toncontín Airport (TGU, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | 56 km (35 mi) | 8,064 ft | 2,061 ft |
| Toncontín Airport (regional) | TGU | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,112 ft | 3,294 ft |
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Staying in Tegucigalpa
Our booking partner lists 92 places to stay in Tegucigalpa. Of the 44 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24), and 3 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 7,170 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tegucigalpa from Managua?
240 km (149 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Managua.
How long does it take to get from Managua to Tegucigalpa by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Managua and Tegucigalpa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Managua to Tegucigalpa flights?
Typically Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) to Palmerola International Airport (XPL); Tegucigalpa also has TGU.
What currency do I need in Tegucigalpa?
The Lempira (HNL).
Where can I stay in Tegucigalpa?
Our booking partner lists 92 places to stay in Tegucigalpa, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.