GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,078 km
3,777 miles
MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
Distance
6,078 km
3,777 mi / 3,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
305°
northwest

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GIG MGA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA Code GIG MGA
ICAO Code SBGL MNMG
City Rio De Janeiro Managua
Country Brazil Nicaragua
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Managua
Elevation 28 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 12.140000, -86.170000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Managua (MGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua is 6,078 kilometers (3,777 miles / 3,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:32 in Managua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Managua (MGA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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