LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,048 km
5,001 miles
MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
Distance
8,048 km
5,001 mi / 4,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
272°
west

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LIS MGA
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA Code LIS MGA
ICAO Code LPPT MNMG
City Lisbon Managua
Country Portugal Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Managua
Elevation 374 ft 194 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 12.140000, -86.170000

Lisbon (LIS) to Managua (MGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua is 8,048 kilometers (5,001 miles / 4,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Portugal 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 11:58 in Lisbon, it's 05:58 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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 53° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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