BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,514 km
7,776 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
12,514 km
7,776 mi / 6,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
74°
east northeast

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BWI LAU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code BWI LAU
ICAO Code KBWI HKLU
City Baltimore Lamu
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 143 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 12,514 kilometers (7,776 miles / 6,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 11:41 in Baltimore, it's 19:41 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.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 312° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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