ICN
Seoul
South Korea
9,767 km
6,069 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
9,767 km
6,069 mi / 5,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
265°
west

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ICN LAU
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code ICN LAU
ICAO Code RKSI HKLU
City Seoul Lamu
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Seoul (ICN) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 9,767 kilometers (6,069 miles / 5,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 South Korea 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 06:01 in Seoul, it's 00:01 in Lamu. With a 6-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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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