ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,496 km
8,386 miles
MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
Distance
13,496 km
8,386 mi / 7,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MGA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA Code ADD MGA
ICAO Code HAAB MNMG
City Addis Ababa Managua
Country Ethiopia Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Managua
Elevation 7,630 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 12.140000, -86.170000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Managua (MGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua is 13,496 kilometers (8,386 miles / 7,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Ethiopia 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 04:48 in Addis Ababa, it's 19:48 in Managua. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,436 feet between the two airports. Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Managua (MGA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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