KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,801 km
3,605 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
5,801 km
3,605 mi / 3,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LAU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code KTM LAU
ICAO Code VNKT HKLU
City Kathmandu Lamu
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 5,801 kilometers (3,605 miles / 3,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Nepal 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 19:29 in Kathmandu, it's 16:44 in Lamu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,370 feet between the two airports. Manda Airstrip sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Kathmandu (KTM) 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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