LAU
Lamu
Kenya
6,850 km
4,256 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
6,850 km
4,256 mi / 3,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
317°
northwest

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LAU LIS
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code LAU LIS
ICAO Code HKLU LPPT
City Lamu Lisbon
Country Kenya Portugal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 20 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 38.780000, -9.140000

Lamu (LAU) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 6,850 kilometers (4,256 miles / 3,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:14 in Lamu, it's 22:14 in Lisbon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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