Day trip from Masaya to Managua
Managua lies 24 km (15 mi) north-west of Masaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 24 km (15 mi) apart, Managua is a realistic day trip from Masaya: about 24 min each way by road.
| Masaya | Managua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Nicaragua |
| Population | 130,113 | 973,087 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Managua
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Staying in Managua
Our booking partner lists 165 places to stay in Managua. Of the 131 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 8 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 18,996 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Managua
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Common questions
How far is Managua from Masaya?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Masaya; by road roughly 30 km (19 mi).
How long does it take to get from Masaya to Managua by road?
About 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Masaya and Managua?
No, both are on America/Managua at the moment.
Where can I stay in Managua?
Our booking partner lists 165 places to stay in Managua, 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 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.