Distance From Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, MGA - JFK Distance

The distance from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 2108 miles or 3393 kilometers or 1831 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 New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Managua and New York takes around 4 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport, Managua, Nicaragua to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 4 hours 50 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 - JFK

Kilometers		3393 km
Statute Miles		2108 miles
Nautical Miles		1831 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 50 minutes

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - MGA to JFK Flight Path

Location of Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Managua to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Managua, Nicaragua and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MGA - JFK

Time difference between Managua (Nicaragua) and New York (United States) is 2 Hours.
New York time is 2 Hours ahead of Managua.

Location	Local Time
Managua (Nicaragua)	2026-03-15, 04:47:37 CST
New York (United States)	2026-03-15, 06:47:37 EDT

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

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States