Tuxtla to León flights
León lies 825 km (513 mi) south-east of Tuxtla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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.
| Tuxtla | León | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Nicaragua |
| Population | 604,147 | 144,538 |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
| Nearest large airport | TGZ, 23 km out | MGA, 84 km out |
What changes when you arrive in León
Crossing from Mexico 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 Tuxtla
Tuxtla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Tuxtla?
825 km (513 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tuxtla.
How long does it take to get from Tuxtla to León by air?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tuxtla and León?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tuxtla to León flights?
Typically Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) 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.