KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,580 km
2,225 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
3,580 km
2,225 mi / 1,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LAU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code KWI LAU
ICAO Code OKKK HKLU
City Kuwait City Lamu
Country Kuwait Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 206 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 3,580 kilometers (2,225 miles / 1,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait 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 00:02 in Kuwait City, it's 00:02 in Lamu.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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