CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,218 km
2,621 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
4,218 km
2,621 mi / 2,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
38°
northeast

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CPT LAU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code CPT LAU
ICAO Code FACT HKLU
City Cape Town Lamu
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 4,218 kilometers (2,621 miles / 2,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 South Africa with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in Cape Town, it's 01:50 in Lamu.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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