CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,387 km
5,833 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
9,387 km
5,833 mi / 5,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CNF LAU
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code CNF LAU
ICAO Code SBCF HKLU
City Belo Horizonte Lamu
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,715 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 9,387 kilometers (5,833 miles / 5,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Belo Horizonte, it's 19:24 in Lamu. With a 6-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 2,695 feet between the two airports. Manda Airstrip sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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