IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,994 km
3,103 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
4,994 km
3,103 mi / 2,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IST LAU
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code IST LAU
ICAO Code LTFM HKLU
City Istanbul Lamu
Country Turkey Kenya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 325 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Istanbul (IST) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 4,994 kilometers (3,103 miles / 2,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Turkey 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 04:37 in Istanbul, it's 04:37 in Lamu.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 347° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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