MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
15,577 km
9,679 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
15,577 km
9,679 mi / 8,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Managua
Heading
331°
north northwest

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MGA SZX
Airport Name Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MGA SZX
ICAO Code MNMG ZGSZ
City Managua Shenzhen
Country Nicaragua China
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 194 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 12.140000, -86.170000 22.640000, 113.810000

Managua (MGA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 15,577 kilometers (9,679 miles / 8,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 China. 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 02:24 in Managua, it's 16:24 in Shenzhen. With a 14-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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Managua (MGA) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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