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Managua to San José By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Managua, Nicaragua to San José, Costa Rica by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Managua to San José

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Air Freight

23min, 1-2 times a week

36kg CO₂e

Container Ship

5 days 2h, 1-2 times a week

248kg CO₂e

Road Freight

6h 34m

4kg CO₂e
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Managua to San José by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Managua to San José by plane will take about 23min and departs from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and arrives into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. UPS Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest air route

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

23min
1-2 times a week
321 km
199 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

36kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: 5XUPS AirlinesFreighter
Every 2-4 weeksBoeing 767-300 Freighter
Carrier Identifier: CMCopa Airlines
Every 1-2 weeksBoeing 737-800
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Air routes from Managua to San José

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Managua to San José by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Managua to San José by ship will take about 5 days 2h and departs from Corinto (NICIO) and arrives into Caldera (CRCAL). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Corinto to Caldera

Port of loading

Port of loading

5 days 2h
1-2 times a week
2,335 km
1,451 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

248kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAZTECA1 / WCCA2 / WAMS
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk, CMA CGM, MSC
Carrier Identifier: CMDUMaya
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Ocean routes from Managua to San José

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Managua to San José by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Managua to San José. The total distance is around 427 km and will usually takes around 6h 34m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Managua to San José

6h 34m
N/A
427 km
265 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

4kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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