MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
12,787 km
7,946 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,787 km
7,946 mi / 6,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Managua
Heading
319°
northwest

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MGA NRT
Airport Name Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MGA NRT
ICAO Code MNMG RJAA
City Managua Tokyo
Country Nicaragua Japan
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 194 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 12.140000, -86.170000 35.760000, 140.390000

Managua (MGA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,787 kilometers (7,946 miles / 6,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Managua, it's 16:15 in Tokyo. With a 15-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Managua (MGA) follows a heading of 52° (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 Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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