KIX
Osaka
Japan
10,546 km
6,553 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
10,546 km
6,553 mi / 5,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
271°
west

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KIX LAU
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code KIX LAU
ICAO Code RJBB HKLU
City Osaka Lamu
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Osaka (KIX) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 10,546 kilometers (6,553 miles / 5,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Japan 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 10:57 in Osaka, it's 04:57 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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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