AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
10,717 km
6,659 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
10,717 km
6,659 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

AEP LAU
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Manda Airstrip
IATA Code AEP LAU
ICAO Code SABE HKLU
City Buenos Aires Lamu
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 18 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 10,717 kilometers (6,659 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Buenos Aires, it's 06:43 in Lamu. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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