MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
3,899 km
2,423 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,899 km
2,423 mi / 2,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Managua
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MGA SAN
Airport Name Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MGA SAN
ICAO Code MNMG KSAN
City Managua San Diego
Country Nicaragua United States
Timezone America/Managua America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 194 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 12.140000, -86.170000 32.730000, -117.190000

Managua (MGA) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 3,899 kilometers (2,423 miles / 2,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nicaragua with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:03 in Managua, it's 00:03 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Managua (MGA) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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