MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
4,574 km
2,842 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,574 km
2,842 mi / 2,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Managua
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MGA SFO
Airport Name Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MGA SFO
ICAO Code MNMG KSFO
City Managua San Francisco
Country Nicaragua United States
Timezone America/Managua America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 194 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 12.140000, -86.170000 37.620000, -122.380000

Managua (MGA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,574 kilometers (2,842 miles / 2,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Managua, it's 21:50 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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