Managua to Juan Díaz flights
Juan Díaz lies 820 km (509 mi) south-east of Managua, +1 h on the clock. 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.
| Managua | Juan Díaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Panama |
| Population | 973,087 | 100,636 |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-5 (America/Panama) |
| Nearest large airport | MGA, 9 km out | PTY, 7 km out |
Clocks in Juan Díaz are 1 h ahead of Managua right now, so a 1 h 48 min journey lands 2 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Juan Díaz
Crossing from Nicaragua into Panama: money changes from the Cordoba to the Balboa (PAB); the dialling code becomes +507; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648811 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
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 Juan Díaz
Juan Díaz is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC, 15 km), Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tocumen International Airport | PTY | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,006 ft | 135 ft |
| Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (regional) | PAC | 15 km (9 mi) | 5,906 ft | 31 ft |
| Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (regional) | ONX | 59 km (37 mi) | 8,858 ft | 25 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Juan Díaz from Managua?
820 km (509 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Managua.
How long does it take to get from Managua to Juan Díaz 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 Managua and Juan Díaz?
Juan Díaz is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Panama against America/Managua).
Which airports are used for Managua to Juan Díaz flights?
Typically Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY); Juan Díaz also has PAC, ONX.
What currency do I need in Juan Díaz?
The Balboa (PAB).
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.