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Costa Rica → Nicaragua

How long is the flight from San José to Managua?

SJOSan José
MGAManagua
Flight Time
51 min
Distance
321km

199 miles

Departure
04:14
Arrival
05:06
From

SJOSan José

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Departure 04:14 · America/Costa_Rica

To

MGAManagua

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport

Arrival 05:06 · America/Managua

Route Details

The flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua covers a distance of approximately 321 kilometers (199 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 51 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Arrival Time Zone
America/Managua

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from San José to Managua?

A direct flight from San José to Managua takes around 51 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from San José to Managua?

The distance from San José to Managua is about 321 kilometers (199 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from San José to Managua?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 51 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Managua to San José.