ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,365 km
8,305 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
13,365 km
8,305 mi / 7,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL LAU
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code ATL LAU
ICAO Code KATL HKLU
City Atlanta Lamu
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,026 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Atlanta (ATL) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 13,365 kilometers (8,305 miles / 7,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:19 in Atlanta, it's 15:19 in Lamu. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,006 feet between the two airports. Manda Airstrip sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 308° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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