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Flights from Managua to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Managua to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or Miami, about 10h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 08m
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Managua to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey10h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or Miami

Best ways to fly from Managua to Rio de Janeiro

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MGA Panama City (PTY) RIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 08m
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MGA Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,094 km3,784 miles
Journey time
10h 08mestimate
Time difference
+3hRio de Janeiro vs Managua
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
MGA → GIG, SDU

Flights from Managua to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Managua to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City and Miami. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Managua to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,094 km.
Where do you change planes between Managua and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY) and Miami (MIA). Copa Airlines flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Managua and Rio de Janeiro?
Managua: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Managua and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours ahead of Managua.

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