MGA to MIA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is 1,639 km (1,018 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (MIA to MGA).
How far is it from Managua to Miami?
The great-circle distance between Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Miami International Airport (MIA) is 1,639 km (1,018 mi, 885 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from MGA to MIA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MIA is roughly north of MGA.
How is the MGA to MIA route written in code?
The pair is written MGA-MIA in IATA codes and MNMG-KMIA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport is MGA (MNMG), Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA).
| MGA | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | Miami International Airport |
| ICAO code | MNMG | KMIA |
| Country | Nicaragua | United States |
| Elevation | 194 ft | 8 ft |
| Rank by connections | #727 | #16 |
MNMG starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KMIA starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MIA sits 186 ft (57 m) lower than MGA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MGA to MIA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| TA | Grupo TACA | TAT | Taca-Costarica | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Managua from Miami?
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are 1,639 km (1,018 mi, 885 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MGA to MIA?
A typical nonstop flight between MGA and MIA takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MIA from MGA?
Miami International Airport (MIA) lies roughly north of Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA).
Which airlines fly MGA to MIA?
3 airlines appear on the MGA-MIA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Grupo TACA, US Airways.
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