MGA to SJO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 321 km (199 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SJO to MGA).
How far is it from Managua to San José (Alajuela)?
The great-circle distance between Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 321 km (199 mi, 173 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 SJO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJO is roughly southeast of MGA.
How is the MGA to SJO route written in code?
The pair is written MGA-SJO in IATA codes and MNMG-MROC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport is MGA (MNMG), Juan Santamaría International Airport is SJO (MROC).
| MGA | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
| ICAO code | MNMG | MROC |
| Country | Nicaragua | Costa Rica |
| Elevation | 194 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Rank by connections | #727 | #225 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJO sits 2,827 ft (862 m) higher than MGA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MGA to SJO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5C | CAL Cargo Air Lines | ICL | Cal | Active |
| CM | Copa Airlines | CMP | Copa | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB, LR.
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 San José (Alajuela)?
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are 321 km (199 mi, 173 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MGA to SJO?
A typical nonstop flight between MGA and SJO takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJO from MGA?
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) lies roughly southeast of Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA).
Which airlines fly MGA to SJO?
2 airlines appear on the MGA-SJO route in the open dataset, including CAL Cargo Air Lines, Copa Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Managua (MGA):
Other routes from San José (Alajuela) (SJO):
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