Distance From Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, MGA - SJC Distance

The distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 2812 miles or 4526 kilometers or 2442 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Managua ( Nicaragua ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Managua and San Jose takes around 6 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, Managua, Nicaragua to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 6 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MGA - SJC

Kilometers		4526 km
Statute Miles		2812 miles
Nautical Miles		2442 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 27 minutes

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - MGA to SJC Flight Path

Location of Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Managua to San Jose nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Managua, Nicaragua and San Jose, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Managua, Nicaragua and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MGA - SJC

Time difference between Managua (Nicaragua) and San Jose (United States) is 2 Hours.
San Jose time is 2 Hours behind Managua.

Location	Local Time
Managua (Nicaragua)	2025-01-15, 07:04:01 CST
San Jose (United States)	2025-01-15, 05:04:01 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA / MNMG) Managua, Nicaragua

Destination

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States