Flights to Managua
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
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 Managua
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managua to Cali | Colombia | 1,443 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Managua to Havana | Cuba | 1,290 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Managua to Medellín | Colombia | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Managua to Puebla | Mexico | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Managua to Barranquilla | Colombia | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Managua to Mérida | Mexico | 1,046 km (650 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Managua to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 539 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Managua to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,206 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Managua to Cartagena | Colombia | 1,189 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Managua to Cancún | Mexico | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Managua to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 240 km (149 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Managua to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 421 km (262 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Managua to Villa Nueva | Guatemala | 539 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Managua to Tuxtla | Mexico | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Managua to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Managua to Ibagué | Colombia | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Managua to San Salvador | El Salvador | 362 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Managua to Santa Marta | Colombia | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Managua to Montería | Colombia | 1,195 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Managua to Valledupar | Colombia | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Managua to Pereira | Colombia | 1,417 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Managua to Mixco | Guatemala | 547 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Managua to Guangzhou | China | 15,558 km (9,667 mi) | about 20 h 42 min |
| Managua to Shenzhen | China | 15,569 km (9,674 mi) | about 20 h 43 min |
| Managua to Lagos | Nigeria | 9,819 km (6,101 mi) | about 13 h 20 min |
| Managua to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 17,093 km (10,621 mi) | about 22 h 40 min |
| Managua to Mumbai | India | 15,859 km (9,855 mi) | about 21 h 5 min |
| Managua to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,598 km (993 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Managua to Karachi | Pakistan | 14,982 km (9,309 mi) | about 19 h 57 min |
| Managua to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 16,013 km (9,950 mi) | about 21 h 17 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 Managua?
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MGA from Managua city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Managua 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 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.