Flights Houston → Managua
IAH → MGA
How long is the flight from Houston to Managua?
The flight from Houston (IAH) to Managua (MGA) takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Houston to Managua, operating with Boeing 737-800 and 737-900 aircraft. The destination airport in Managua sees approximately 1.6 million passengers annually, indicating a significant level of air traffic for the region.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Houston (IAH) → Managua (MGA) route is operated by United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Houston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Managua: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Houston (IAH) to Managua (MGA) heads south-east for about 2,198 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Houston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating IAH-MGA
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Frequently asked questions about IAH-MGA
The flight from Houston (IAH) to Managua (MGA) takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Managua, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
