EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,606 km
4,726 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
7,606 km
4,726 mi / 4,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

EDI LAU
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code EDI LAU
ICAO Code EGPH HKLU
City Edinburgh Lamu
Country United Kingdom Kenya
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 7,606 kilometers (4,726 miles / 4,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:44 in Edinburgh, it's 16:44 in Lamu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 335° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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