LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,681 km
5,394 miles
MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
Distance
8,681 km
5,394 mi / 4,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
275°
west

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LGW MGA
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA Code LGW MGA
ICAO Code EGKK MNMG
City London Managua
Country United Kingdom Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/London America/Managua
Elevation 202 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 12.140000, -86.170000

London (LGW) to Managua (MGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua is 8,681 kilometers (5,394 miles / 4,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 United Kingdom 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 06:42 in London, it's 00:42 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 London (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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