ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,044 km
5,619 miles
MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
Distance
9,044 km
5,619 mi / 4,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
282°
west northwest

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ABJ MGA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA Code ABJ MGA
ICAO Code DIAP MNMG
City Abidjan Managua
Country Ivory Coast Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Managua
Elevation 21 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 12.140000, -86.170000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Managua (MGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua is 9,044 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:55 in Abidjan, it's 23:55 in Managua. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Managua (MGA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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