CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,449 km
2,765 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
4,449 km
2,765 mi / 2,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB LAU
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code CMB LAU
ICAO Code VCBI HKLU
City Colombo Lamu
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Colombo (CMB) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 4,449 kilometers (2,765 miles / 2,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Sri Lanka with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:36 in Colombo, it's 18:06 in Lamu.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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