HNL
Honolulu
United States
17,074 km
10,609 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
17,074 km
10,609 mi / 9,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
314°
northwest

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HNL LAU
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code HNL LAU
ICAO Code PHNL HKLU
City Honolulu Lamu
Country United States Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Honolulu (HNL) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 17,074 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:09 in Honolulu, it's 00:09 in Lamu. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 42° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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