LAS
Las Vegas
United States
15,520 km
9,643 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
15,520 km
9,643 mi / 8,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS LAU
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code LAS LAU
ICAO Code KLAS HKLU
City Las Vegas Lamu
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,181 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 15,520 kilometers (9,643 miles / 8,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Las Vegas, it's 11:59 in Lamu. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,161 feet between the two airports. Manda Airstrip sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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