Flight to San José
Quito → San José · about ~1h 55m in the air
Flight to Managua
San José → Managua · about ~45m in the air
Bus to Chinandega
Managua → Chinandega · about 2h 30m
Quito → Chinandega
Ecuador to Nicaragua · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Quito?
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About the trip from Quito to Chinandega
Quito (Ecuador) and Chinandega (Nicaragua) are 1,716 km (1,066 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via San José and Managua: ~9h 40m door to door with 2 changes. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Quito to San José: ~1h 55m in the air, 1,287 km
- Flight from San José to Managua: ~45m in the air, 340 km
- Bus from Managua to Chinandega: about 2h 30m, 110 km
Every route we know
- Flight + Bus, via San José and Managua: ~9h 40m, 2 changes
- Flight + Bus, via San José: ~13h 40m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.