BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,008 km
5,597 miles
MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
Distance
9,008 km
5,597 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
278°
west

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BRU MGA
Airport Name Brussels Airport Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA Code BRU MGA
ICAO Code EBBR MNMG
City Brussels Managua
Country Belgium Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Managua
Elevation 184 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 12.140000, -86.170000

Brussels (BRU) to Managua (MGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua is 9,008 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Belgium with Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Brussels, it's 22:28 in Managua. With a 7-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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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