KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,197 km
744 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
1,197 km
744 mi / 646 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL LAU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code KGL LAU
ICAO Code HRYR HKLU
City Kigali Lamu
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Kigali (KGL) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 1,197 kilometers (744 miles / 646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Kigali, it's 15:15 in Lamu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,839 feet between the two airports. Manda Airstrip sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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