CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,738 km
2,323 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
3,738 km
2,323 mi / 2,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI LAU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code CAI LAU
ICAO Code HECA HKLU
City Cairo Lamu
Country Egypt Kenya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 382 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Cairo (CAI) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 3,738 kilometers (2,323 miles / 2,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Cairo, it's 07:54 in Lamu.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 345° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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