MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
9,970 km
6,195 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,970 km
6,195 mi / 5,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Managua
Heading
43°
northeast

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MGA ZAG
Airport Name Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code MGA ZAG
ICAO Code MNMG LDZA
City Managua Zagreb
Country Nicaragua Croatia
Timezone America/Managua Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 194 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 12.140000, -86.170000 45.740000, 16.070000

Managua (MGA) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,970 kilometers (6,195 miles / 5,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:56 in Managua, it's 05:56 in Zagreb. With a 7-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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Managua (MGA) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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