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Managua (MGA) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flights

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MGA········· ·········PUZ
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportPuerto Cabezas Airport
Distance
229 miles
Flight time
1h 15m
Time difference
PUZ is 0h ahead
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Flights from Managua to Puerto Cabezas

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Flight route map

Managua (MGA) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Non-stop flight routes illustrated on a map.

Flights from Managua (MGA), Managua Department, to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ), North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, are shown on the map. Based on recorded flight history, the distance is approximately 229 miles.

Departure
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport · Managua Department, Nicaragua · 12° 08' 29" N 86° 10' 06" W
Flight route
229 miles · 1h 15m
Direction
54.57° (NE)
Geographic midpoint
The geographic midpoint is at latitude 13.09808, longitude -84.78283, approximately 114.43 miles from both airports.
Great-circle distance
228.9 miles
Driving route
259 miles · 5 hr 12 min
Time difference
PUZ is 0h ahead
Destination
Puerto Cabezas Airport · North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua · 14° 02' 50" N 83° 23' 12" W
Distance and time are approximate; flight schedules and local times may change.

Route information

Distance
229 miles
Average flight time
1h 15m
Time difference
PUZ is 0h ahead
Route direction
The initial bearing on the course from Managua to Puerto Cabezas is 54.57°, and the compass direction is NE.

Airport information

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
Managua, Managua Department, Nicaragua
12° 08' 29" N, 86° 10' 06" W
Elevation: 194 ft (59 m)
Time zone: CST UTC−6
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What's the weather like in Managua and Puerto Cabezas?

Temperature unit:

MGA · Managua

90°FSunnyFeels like 95°F
Humidity
53%
Wind
11 mph
Precipitation
0 mm

PUZ · Puerto Cabezas

83°FLight drizzleFeels like 89°F
Humidity
75%
Wind
11 mph
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Wed, Oct 2889°F | 74°FDense drizzle
Thu, Oct 2986°F | 74°FLight drizzle
Fri, Oct 3086°F | 75°FModerate drizzle
Sat, Oct 3185°F | 76°FModerate rain showers
Sun, Nov 185°F | 75°FSlight rain showers

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Managua to Puerto Cabezas

Which departure days are usually cheaper?

If you have flexibility with your travel dates, Tuesday and Wednesday departures are consistently your best bet for finding the lowest airfares. Across global flight routes, flying midweek can easily save you 10% to 20% compared to weekend departures, mainly because you avoid both Monday business trips and Friday weekend getaways. On the flip side, Fridays and Sundays tend to be the most expensive days of the week as leisure travelers head out and return. Another insider tip: opting for early morning flights (before 7:00 AM) or overnight red-eyes often unlocks additional savings while helping you breeze through airport security lines.

How far in advance do fares usually reach their lowest point?

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