MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
1,614 km
1,003 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,614 km
1,003 mi / 871 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Managua
Heading
147°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

MGA UIO
Airport Name Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MGA UIO
ICAO Code MNMG SEQM
City Managua Quito
Country Nicaragua Ecuador
Timezone America/Managua America/Guayaquil
Elevation 194 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 12.140000, -86.170000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Managua (MGA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,614 kilometers (1,003 miles / 871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:39 in Managua, it's 01:39 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,006 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Managua (MGA) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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