Flights to León
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,012 ft, MGA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 194 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from León
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| León to Havana | Cuba | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| León to Medellín | Colombia | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| León to Puebla | Mexico | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| León to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| León to Mérida | Mexico | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| León to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| León to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| León to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,261 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| León to Cancún | Mexico | 972 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| León to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 186 km (116 mi) | about 59 min |
| León to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 363 km (226 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| León to Acapulco de Juárez | Mexico | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| León to Villa Nueva | Guatemala | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| León to Tuxtla | Mexico | 825 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| León to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 1,450 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| León to San Salvador | El Salvador | 286 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| León to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| León to Montería | Colombia | 1,270 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| León to Pereira | Colombia | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| León to Mixco | Guatemala | 471 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| León to Manizales | Colombia | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| León to Buenaventura | Colombia | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| León to Guangzhou | China | 15,495 km (9,628 mi) | about 20 h 37 min |
| León to Shenzhen | China | 15,505 km (9,634 mi) | about 20 h 38 min |
| León to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,883 km (6,141 mi) | about 13 h 25 min |
| León to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 17,030 km (10,582 mi) | about 22 h 35 min |
| León to Mumbai | India | 15,869 km (9,860 mi) | about 21 h 6 min |
| León to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,522 km (946 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| León to Karachi | Pakistan | 14,993 km (9,316 mi) | about 19 h 58 min |
| León to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 15,985 km (9,933 mi) | about 21 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for León?
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) is the closest large airport at 84 km (52 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MGA from León city centre?
84 km (52 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to León on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.