World Tour 017-Belize City to Managua - Central America

Welcome to stage 17 of the tour, this time through the heart of Central America, as you explore the countries of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Ancient ruins from the Maya civilization featured on this journey include Xunantunich, Yaxha, Tikal, and Copán, along with the modern capital cities of Belmopan, Guatemala City, Tegucigalpa, San Salvador and Managua. The natural world is not to be outdone here. In a land dominated by volcanoes, lake filled craters and mountain forests, there's no shortage of beautiful sights on offer.

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Total Legs: 24     Total Distance: 1101     Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 48 minutes

 

Leg 1

Flying from MZBE

Leg Distance: 37.91     Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

 

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MZBE(MZBE) to George Price Highway(POI1)

Distance: 6.39NM     Bearing: 245°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southwest over the city and meet up with the George Price Highway heading west

 

George Price Highway(POI1) to Hattieville(POI2)

Distance: 5.56NM     Bearing: 266°     3 minutes

 

Follow the highway west

 

Hattieville(POI2) to George Price Highway(POI3)

Distance: 17.26NM     Bearing: 232°     8 minutes

 

Stay with the highway as it heads southwest towards Belmopan

 

George Price Highway(POI3) to MBCV(MBCV)

Distance: 8.7NM     Bearing: 268°     4 minutes

 

Hector Silva Airstrip lies in between the highway and the northern edge of the town

 

Leg 2

Flying from MBCV

Leg Distance: 31.61     Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.

 

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MBCV(MBCV) to Thousand Foot Falls(POI4)

Distance: 12.25NM     Bearing: 183°     6 minutes

 

Head south towards the mountains after takeoff, gaining enough altitude to fly over. When you reach the first large valley, turn east and head towards the airstrip cut into the forest

 

Thousand Foot Falls(POI4) to Pine Ridge Forest(POI5)

Distance: 4.78NM     Bearing: 268°     2 minutes

 

As you head east to fly over the dirt airstrip, you will pass the popular tourist attraction of 1000 foot falls, Central America's largest waterfall

 

Pine Ridge Forest(POI5) to Macal River(POI6)

Distance: 12.02NM     Bearing: 273°     6 minutes

 

Head west until you reach the Macal River running north out of the mountains

 

Macal River(POI6) to MZMF(MZMF)

Distance: 2.56NM     Bearing: 328°     1 minutes

 

Turn northwest at the river and head to the small paved airstrip at Maya Flats

 

Leg 3

Flying from MZMF

Leg Distance: 59     Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.

 

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MZMF(MZMF) to Xunantunich(POI7)

Distance: 2.49NM     Bearing: 256°     1 minutes

 

Head west (runway heading) after takeoff will take you to the Xunantunich Mayan Ruins a couple of miles away next to the Guatemalan border

 

Xunantunich(POI7) to Laguna Sacnab(POI8)

Distance: 11.76NM     Bearing: 263°     6 minutes

 

Head west until you reach a chain of lakes

 

Laguna Sacnab(POI8) to Yaxha(POI9)

Distance: 3.26NM     Bearing: 285°     2 minutes

 

Head along the northern edge of the largest lake, to the ancient Mayan city of Yaxha

 

Yaxha(POI9) to Laguna de Yaxha(POI10)

Distance: 2.65NM     Bearing: 255°     1 minutes

 

Head to the western end of the largest lake, Laguna de Yaxha, then turn to the northwest

 

Laguna de Yaxha(POI10) to Tikal(POI11)

Distance: 13.34NM     Bearing: 316°     6 minutes

 

Head northwest over the Guatemalan forest to the famous ancient Mayan city of Tikal

 

Tikal(POI11) to Tikal(POI12)

Distance: 1.22NM     Bearing: 268°     1 minutes

 

Just west of the commercial area are the ancient ruins, which was also a filming location for Star Wars (1977)

 

Tikal(POI12) to Lago Peten Itza(POI13)

Distance: 18.44NM     Bearing: 226°     9 minutes

 

From Tikal, head southwest back over the forest to the third largest lake in Guatemala, Lago Petén Itzá

 

Lago Peten Itza(POI13) to MGMM(MGMM)

Distance: 5.84NM     Bearing: 185°     3 minutes

 

Head south over the lake to Mundo Maya Intl, which serves the large town of Flores

 

Leg 4

Flying from MGMM

Leg Distance: 48.29     Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

 

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MGMM(MGMM) to Santa Ana(POI14)

Distance: 7.21NM     Bearing: 159°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southeast to the nearby town of Santa Ana

 

Santa Ana(POI14) to El Chal(POI15)

Distance: 13.42NM     Bearing: 136°     6 minutes

 

Follow the main highway southeast from Santa Ana to the town of El Chal

 

El Chal(POI15) to Dolores(POI16)

Distance: 13.9NM     Bearing: 114°     7 minutes

 

The highway will turn towards the east and continue through the hills towards the town of Dolores

 

Dolores(POI16) to Poptun(POI17)

Distance: 10.86NM     Bearing: 182°     5 minutes

 

Follow the highway as it turns south towards the large town of Poptún

 

Poptun(POI17) to MGPP(MGPP)

Distance: 2.9NM     Bearing: 155°     1 minutes

 

Poptún airport cuts through the center of town

 

Leg 5

Flying from MGPP

Leg Distance: 44.15     Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

 

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MGPP(MGPP) to San Luis(POI18)

Distance: 7.72NM     Bearing: 189°     4 minutes

 

Follow the road heading south from the town, across the hills to the town of San Luis

 

San Luis(POI18) to Actela(POI19)

Distance: 9.83NM     Bearing: 194°     5 minutes

 

Follow the road south from San Luis to Actela, where it will turn to the west

 

Actela(POI19) to Rio Santa Isabel o Cancuen(POI20)

Distance: 10.68NM     Bearing: 254°     5 minutes

 

Follow the base of the hills west along with the Río Santa Isabel o Cancuén

 

Rio Santa Isabel o Cancuen(POI20) to MG13(MG13)

Distance: 15.92NM     Bearing: 227°     8 minutes

 

When you reach the western end of the hills, turn southwest to the town of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, and the airport at its southern edge

 

Leg 6

Flying from MG13

Leg Distance: 38.25     Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

 

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MG13(MG13) to Cojaj(POI21)

Distance: 21.56NM     Bearing: 237°     10 minutes

 

After takeoff, continue southwest over the mountains, aiming for the tallest of the nearby hills

 

Cojaj(POI21) to Coban(POI22)

Distance: 13.83NM     Bearing: 235°     7 minutes

 

Continue southwest to the town of Coban

 

Coban(POI22) to MGCB(MGCB)

Distance: 2.86NM     Bearing: 264°     1 minutes

 

Coban airport is on the western side of town

 

Leg 7

Flying from MGCB

Leg Distance: 51.11     Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

 

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MGCB(MGCB) to Rio Chixoy(POI23)

Distance: 9.45NM     Bearing: 213°     5 minutes

 

Head southwest (runway heading) after takeoff, until you reach the valley of the Chixoy River

 

Rio Chixoy(POI23) to Rio Chixoy(POI24)

Distance: 12NM     Bearing: 279°     6 minutes

 

Follow the river valley west

 

Rio Chixoy(POI24) to Cunen(POI25)

Distance: 17.93NM     Bearing: 263°     9 minutes

 

When the river turns north, continue west along the valley as it climbs. You will pass a couple of towns along the way before reaching the town of Cunén which sits in a lower hollow

 

Cunen(POI25) to Nebaj(POI26)

Distance: 7.11NM     Bearing: 296°     3 minutes

 

From Cunén, turn northwest and around the tallest  part of the mountain into the next valley

 

Nebaj(POI26) to MGNE(MGNE)

Distance: 4.62NM     Bearing: 325°     2 minutes

 

A couple of miles north of the town of Nebaj, is the challenging airstrip which sits next to a cliff

 

Leg 8

Flying from MGNE

Leg Distance: 26.3     Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.

 

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MGNE(MGNE) to Parraxtut(POI27)

Distance: 6.61NM     Bearing: 184°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff, head south and clear the mountains before turning west

 

Parraxtut(POI27) to Huehuetenango(POI28)

Distance: 14.41NM     Bearing: 271°     7 minutes

 

Fly west along the side of the mountains, then head to the city of Huehuetenango

 

Huehuetenango(POI28) to MGHT(MGHT)

Distance: 5.28NM     Bearing: 251°     3 minutes

 

The airport is on the western side of the town

 

Leg 9

Flying from MGHT

Leg Distance: 27.1     Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.

 

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MGHT(MGHT) to Quetzaltenango(POI29)

Distance: 25.83NM     Bearing: 180°     12 minutes

 

Head south towards the perfect cone shaped Santa Maria Volcano in the distance. Just north of the volcano you will reach the city of Quetzaltenango

 

Quetzaltenango(POI29) to MGQZ(MGQZ)

Distance: 1.27NM     Bearing: 163°     1 minutes

 

You should see the airport to your left as you approach the northern edge of the city

 

Leg 10

Flying from MGQZ

Leg Distance: 33.63     Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

 

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MGQZ(MGQZ) to Santa Maria Volcano(POI30)

Distance: 10.82NM     Bearing: 191°     5 minutes

 

Head south between the Santa Maria and Santo Tomas Volcanoes. On the southern side of Santa Maria Volcano is Santiaguito, which is still active

 

Santa Maria Volcano(POI30) to Volcan Santo Tomas(POI31)

Distance: 7.54NM     Bearing: 100°     4 minutes

 

Head east past the Volcán Santo Tomás. Maintain your altitude as you will be heading to Lago Aitilan

 

Volcan Santo Tomas(POI31) to Lago Atitlan(POI32)

Distance: 8.23NM     Bearing: 73°     4 minutes

 

Turn northeast and head to Lake Atitlan

 

Lago Atitlan(POI32) to Volcan San Pedro(POI33)

Distance: 3.62NM     Bearing: 131°     2 minutes

 

Turn right and follow the base of Volcan San Pedro to the southeast

 

Volcan San Pedro(POI33) to MGST(MGST)

Distance: 3.42NM     Bearing: 194°     2 minutes

 

Continue turning around to the south and into the narrow bay. At the southeastern edge of the bay is a small grass airfield

 

Leg 11

Flying from MGST

Leg Distance: 54.64     Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.

 

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MGST(MGST) to Volcan Atitlan(POI34)

Distance: 4.82NM     Bearing: 152°     2 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southeast to the south side of Volcan Atitlan

 

Volcan Atitlan(POI34) to Volcan de Fuego(POI35)

Distance: 19.39NM     Bearing: 107°     9 minutes

 

Head east towards the southern side of the next large volcano, Volcan de Fuego, which is still active with the most recent large eruption in 2018

 

Volcan de Fuego(POI35) to Volcan de Agua(POI36)

Distance: 8.48NM     Bearing: 90°     4 minutes

 

A few miles east of Fuego, is another perfect cone shaped stratovolcano, Volcan de Agua

 

Volcan de Agua(POI36) to Pacaya(POI37)

Distance: 8.91NM     Bearing: 114°     4 minutes

 

A slight turn to the southeast will take you towards Pacaya Volcano, another active volcano and a popular tourist attraction

 

Pacaya(POI37) to Guatemala City(POI38)

Distance: 9.28NM     Bearing: 17°     4 minutes

 

Turn to the north around the volcano and head for Guatemala City, the capital and largest city in Guatemala

 

Guatemala City(POI38) to MGGT(MGGT)

Distance: 3.76NM     Bearing: 23°     2 minutes

 

The international airport lies just south of the downtown area

 

Leg 12

Flying from MGGT

Leg Distance: 85.16     Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.

 

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MGGT(MGGT) to Guatemala City(POI39)

Distance: 4.03NM     Bearing: 16°     2 minutes

 

After takeoff, head north for a closer look at the downtown area

 

Guatemala City(POI39) to Contreras(POI40)

Distance: 7.73NM     Bearing: 92°     4 minutes

 

From the city, head east towards the nearby mountain range

 

Contreras(POI40) to Concepcion Pinula(POI41)

Distance: 7.55NM     Bearing: 178°     4 minutes

 

Fly south along the western side of the mountains

 

Concepcion Pinula(POI41) to Laguna de Ayarza(POI42)

Distance: 15.55NM     Bearing: 112°     7 minutes

 

When you come to the southern end of the mountain range near some golf courses, turn east and head to the crater lake of Laguna de Ayarza

 

Laguna de Ayarza(POI42) to Volcan Suchitan(POI43)

Distance: 20.2NM     Bearing: 93°     10 minutes

 

From the lake, head east to Volcan Suchitan

 

Volcan Suchitan(POI43) to Volcan Ipala(POI44)

Distance: 12.26NM     Bearing: 41°     6 minutes

 

Turn northeast and head for the smaller Volcan Ipala, which has a crater lake at its summit

 

Volcan Ipala(POI44) to MGCH(MGCH)

Distance: 17.84NM     Bearing: 23°     9 minutes

 

Head north along the river valley to the town of Chiquimula. The airstrip is a couple of miles north of the town

 

Leg 13

Flying from MGCH

Leg Distance: 33.34     Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

 

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MGCH(MGCH) to Rio Grande(POI45)

Distance: 4.37NM     Bearing: 60°     2 minutes

 

After takeoff, head northwest into the valley of the Rio Grande

 

Rio Grande(POI45) to Jocotan(POI46)

Distance: 5.3NM     Bearing: 125°     3 minutes

 

Follow the river southeast through the valley to the town of Jocotán

 

Jocotan(POI46) to Rio Grande(POI47)

Distance: 7.42NM     Bearing: 67°     4 minutes

 

The river will turn northeast, then head east past a mountain

 

Rio Grande(POI47) to Copan(POI48)

Distance: 6.48NM     Bearing: 106°     3 minutes

 

When the river turns away to the south, follow the highway into Honduras, which is winding its way east to Copán, another ancient Maya city

 

Copan(POI48) to MHRU(MHRU)

Distance: 9.77NM     Bearing: 62°     5 minutes

 

Follow the highway northeast through the hills. You will soon come to the airport which sits on the north side of the road

 

Leg 14

Flying from MHRU

Leg Distance: 33.17     Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

 

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MHRU(MHRU) to Santa Rosa(POI49)

Distance: 15.94NM     Bearing: 124°     8 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southeast to the town of Santa Rosa, which overlooks the Rio Higuito valley below

 

Santa Rosa(POI49) to Gracias(POI50)

Distance: 13.95NM     Bearing: 129°     7 minutes

 

Continue southeast, following the highway and Rio Arcagual to the town of Gracias

 

Gracias(POI50) to MHGS(MHGS)

Distance: 3.28NM     Bearing: 189°     2 minutes

 

The airport is just southwest of the town

 

Leg 15

Flying from MHGS

Leg Distance: 62.47     Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.

 

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MHGS(MHGS) to Opalaca Biological Reserve(POI51)

Distance: 12.26NM     Bearing: 96°     6 minutes

 

Fly east between the two mountain ranges which lie in the Opalaca Biological Reserve

 

Opalaca Biological Reserve(POI51) to Jesus de Otoro(POI52)

Distance: 20.38NM     Bearing: 91°     10 minutes

 

Continue east across the mountains towards the northern end of a wide valley near the town of Jesús de Otoro

 

Jesus de Otoro(POI52) to Siguatepeque(POI53)

Distance: 10.54NM     Bearing: 80°     5 minutes

 

Turning slightly north, head over to the next valley and the larger city of Siguatepeque

 

Siguatepeque(POI53) to Comayagua(POI54)

Distance: 15.45NM     Bearing: 126°     7 minutes

 

Follow the highway southeast to the city of Comayagua

 

Comayagua(POI54) to MHSC(MHSC)

Distance: 3.84NM     Bearing: 166°     2 minutes

 

Soto Cano Air Base is a few miles south of Comayagua, and is now Palmerola International Airport which is intended to eventually replace Toncontín Airport

 

Leg 16

Flying from MHSC

Leg Distance: 38.57     Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.

 

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MHSC(MHSC) to CA-5(POI55)

Distance: 7.19NM     Bearing: 153°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff, follow the highway southeast towards the mountains

 

CA-5(POI55) to Zambrano(POI56)

Distance: 9.16NM     Bearing: 91°     4 minutes

 

Follow the highway east across the mountains

 

Zambrano(POI56) to Tegucigalpa(POI57)

Distance: 14.62NM     Bearing: 138°     7 minutes

 

Follow the highway as it turns southeast towards Tegucigalpa

 

Tegucigalpa(POI57) to Suyapa(POI58)

Distance: 4.01NM     Bearing: 101°     2 minutes

 

Head east for a closer look at the city. Just southeast of the city at the foot of the mountains, is the beautiful Basilica de Nuestra Señora De Suyapa

 

Suyapa(POI58) to MHTG(MHTG)

Distance: 3.59NM     Bearing: 243°     2 minutes

 

Toncontin International Airport is at the southern end of the city, and considered one of the most dangerous airport approaches in the world for larger aircraft

 

Leg 17

Flying from MHTG

Leg Distance: 41.29     Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

 

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MHTG(MHTG) to Cerro de Hula Wind Farm(POI59)

Distance: 6.17NM     Bearing: 179°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff, head south until you reach the Cerro de Hula Wind Farm, Central America's largest wind farm

 

Cerro de Hula Wind Farm(POI59) to Rio Sonta(POI60)

Distance: 17.86NM     Bearing: 215°     9 minutes

 

Turn to the southwest and follow the Sonta River through the mountains to Lago Jose Cecilio del Valle, which has a hydroelectric power plant at its southern end

 

Rio Sonta(POI60) to Pespire(POI61)

Distance: 8.03NM     Bearing: 182°     4 minutes

 

Follow the river and highway south

 

Pespire(POI61) to MHSL(MHSL)

Distance: 9.23NM     Bearing: 210°     4 minutes

 

As the road and river turn southwest, continue to the port town of San Lorenzo, with the dirt airstrip on the western side of town

 

Leg 18

Flying from MHSL

Leg Distance: 61.71     Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.

 

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MHSL(MHSL) to Tiger Island(POI62)

Distance: 13.03NM     Bearing: 232°     6 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southwest to the lagoon, and between the volcanic island peaks of Cerro Tigre and Zacate Grande

 

Tiger Island(POI62) to Conchagua(POI63)

Distance: 12.21NM     Bearing: 277°     6 minutes

 

Head west along the lagoon into El Salvador, and past the Volcan de Conchagua

 

Conchagua(POI63) to San Miguel Volcano(POI64)

Distance: 26.01NM     Bearing: 286°     12 minutes

 

Head west to the prominent San Miguel Volcano

 

San Miguel Volcano(POI64) to Volcan Chinameca(POI65)

Distance: 3.84NM     Bearing: 316°     2 minutes

 

Northwest of Volcan San Miguel is the smaller, tree covered Volcan Chinameca

 

Volcan Chinameca(POI65) to MSPT(MSPT)

Distance: 6.62NM     Bearing: 11°     3 minutes

 

Head north to the small town of El Platanar, and the airfield at its northwestern edge

 

Leg 19

Flying from MSPT

Leg Distance: 51.88     Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

 

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MSPT(MSPT) to El Tigre(POI66)

Distance: 8.88NM     Bearing: 233°     4 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southwest towards another volcanic mountain, El Tigre

 

El Tigre(POI66) to Tecapa(POI67)

Distance: 4.28NM     Bearing: 272°     2 minutes

 

Head west to the nearby Tecapa Volcano, with the picturesque Laguna de Alegria near the summit

 

Tecapa(POI67) to Volcan San Vicente(POI68)

Distance: 20.83NM     Bearing: 291°     10 minutes

 

A slight turn to the northwest will point you to the twin peaked Volcan San Vicente, El Salvador's second highest volcano. Pass by its north side

 

Volcan San Vicente(POI68) to Lago de Ilopango(POI69)

Distance: 13.29NM     Bearing: 285°     6 minutes

 

Continue west to Lake Ilopango

 

Lago de Ilopango(POI69) to MSSS(MSSS)

Distance: 4.6NM     Bearing: 289°     2 minutes

 

Continue west over the lake to Ilopango Airport

 

Leg 20

Flying from MSSS

Leg Distance: 32.72     Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

 

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MSSS(MSSS) to Volcan San Salvador(POI70)

Distance: 9.91NM     Bearing: 283°     5 minutes

 

After takeoff, head west over the country's capital city, San Salvador, before a flyover of the large crater of Volcan San Salvador

 

Volcan San Salvador(POI70) to Puerto de la Libertad(POI71)

Distance: 15.04NM     Bearing: 183°     7 minutes

 

From the volcano, head south to the coast

 

Puerto de la Libertad(POI71) to Rio Tihuapa(POI72)

Distance: 6.02NM     Bearing: 116°     3 minutes

 

Head east along the coast to the mouths of two rivers, El Chichiguiste and Tihuapa

 

Rio Tihuapa(POI72) to MSRO(MSRO)

Distance: 1.75NM     Bearing: 30°     1 minutes

 

When you pass the first river mouth, turn northeast to the small grass airstrip a couple of miles from the shore

 

Leg 21

Flying from MSRO

Leg Distance: 41.39     Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

 

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MSRO(MSRO) to La Zunganera(POI73)

Distance: 5.71NM     Bearing: 134°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southeast back to the coast

 

La Zunganera(POI73) to Jaltepeque Estuary(POI74)

Distance: 15.49NM     Bearing: 116°     7 minutes

 

Follow the coast southeast to Jaltepeque estuary, near the popular beach area of Costa del Sol

 

Jaltepeque Estuary(POI74) to MSCM(MSCM)

Distance: 20.19NM     Bearing: 105°     10 minutes

 

Continue along the coast past the mouth of the Lempa River. You'll soon be flying along a narrow peninsula, with the small grass airstrip on the inland (north) side next to Jiquilisco Bay

 

Leg 22

Flying from MSCM

Leg Distance: 37.72     Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

 

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MSCM(MSCM) to El Salamar(POI75)

Distance: 18.05NM     Bearing: 98°     9 minutes

 

After takeoff, continue east along the coast

 

El Salamar(POI75) to MS1A(MS1A)

Distance: 19.67NM     Bearing: 91°     9 minutes

 

Keep following the coast all the way to Punta Amapala, where Tamarindo Airport is situated

 

Leg 23

Flying from MS1A

Leg Distance: 55.67     Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.

 

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MS1A(MS1A) to Cosiguina(POI76)

Distance: 22.58NM     Bearing: 120°     11 minutes

 

Head southeast across the mouth of the bay into Nicaragua, and to Volcan Cosigüina, which features a large crater lake in its caldera

 

Cosiguina(POI76) to Estero Padre Ramos(POI77)

Distance: 13.94NM     Bearing: 159°     7 minutes

 

From the volcano, head southeast back towards the coast

 

Estero Padre Ramos(POI77) to Rio Atoya(POI78)

Distance: 13.92NM     Bearing: 137°     7 minutes

 

Follow the coast to the mouth of the Atoya River

 

Rio Atoya(POI78) to MNX1(MNX1)

Distance: 5.23NM     Bearing: 74°     3 minutes

 

Turn northeast to face the large volcano in the distance, Cristobal. The small airstrip will be about 5 miles inland, next to the tree lined Rio Susana

 

Leg 24

Flying from MNX1

Leg Distance: 74.26     Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.

 

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MNX1(MNX1) to Volcan San Cristobal(POI79)

Distance: 12.65NM     Bearing: 76°     6 minutes

 

After takeoff, continue northeast towards the San Cristobal Volcano

 

Volcan San Cristobal(POI79) to Momotombo Volcano(POI80)

Distance: 29.48NM     Bearing: 126°     14 minutes

 

When you reach the south side of San Cristobal Volcano, turn southeast and follow the line of volcanoes to the western shore of Lake Xolotlan. The ruins of León Viejo, one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas, lie just south of Puerto Momotombo

 

Momotombo Volcano(POI80) to Laguna de Xiloa(POI81)

Distance: 19.92NM     Bearing: 124°     10 minutes

 

Continue southeast past the small volcanic island of Volcan Momotombito, and the crater lake of Apoyeque

 

Laguna de Xiloa(POI81) to Ciudad Sandino(POI82)

Distance: 3.59NM     Bearing: 176°     2 minutes

 

Head south across the bay to the western edge of Managua, Nicaragua's capital city

 

Ciudad Sandino(POI82) to MNMG(MNMG)

Distance: 8.62NM     Bearing: 101°     4 minutes

 

Follow the main thoroughfare of  Kennedy Boulevard (Carretera Norte) across the northern side of Managua to the international airport, which is the final stop of this stage