HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
8,363 km
5,197 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
8,363 km
5,197 mi / 4,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
261°
west

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HKG LAU
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code HKG LAU
ICAO Code VHHH HKLU
City Hong Kong Lamu
Country Hong Kong Kenya
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 28 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 8,363 kilometers (5,197 miles / 4,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Hong Kong 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 06:25 in Hong Kong, it's 01:25 in Lamu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 66° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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