MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
7,706 km
4,789 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,706 km
4,789 mi / 4,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Managua
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MGA PPT
Airport Name Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MGA PPT
ICAO Code MNMG NTAA
City Managua Papeete
Country Nicaragua French Polynesia
Timezone America/Managua Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 194 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 12.140000, -86.170000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Managua (MGA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,706 kilometers (4,789 miles / 4,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Managua, it's 12:51 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Managua (MGA) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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