AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,946 km
4,316 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
6,946 km
4,316 mi / 3,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
138°
southeast

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AMS LAU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Manda Airstrip
IATA Code AMS LAU
ICAO Code EHAM HKLU
City Amsterdam Lamu
Country Netherlands Kenya
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -11 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 6,946 kilometers (4,316 miles / 3,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in Amsterdam, it's 18:09 in Lamu.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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