HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,093 km
4,408 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
7,093 km
4,408 mi / 3,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
162°
south southeast

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HEL LAU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code HEL LAU
ICAO Code EFHK HKLU
City Helsinki Lamu
Country Finland Kenya
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 179 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 7,093 kilometers (4,408 miles / 3,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Finland 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 12:29 in Helsinki, it's 13:29 in Lamu.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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