DCA
Washington
United States
3,104 km
1,929 miles
MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
Distance
3,104 km
1,929 mi / 1,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA MGA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA Code DCA MGA
ICAO Code KDCA MNMG
City Washington Managua
Country United States Nicaragua
Timezone America/New_York America/Managua
Elevation 14 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 12.140000, -86.170000

Washington (DCA) to Managua (MGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua is 3,104 kilometers (1,929 miles / 1,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nicaragua. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in Washington, it's 02:31 in Managua.

The return flight from Managua (MGA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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