LAU
Lamu
Kenya
4,287 km
2,664 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,287 km
2,664 mi / 2,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
283°
west northwest

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LAU LOS
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code LAU LOS
ICAO Code HKLU DNMM
City Lamu Lagos
Country Kenya Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lagos
Elevation 20 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 6.580000, 3.320000

Lamu (LAU) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,287 kilometers (2,664 miles / 2,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:41 in Lamu, it's 14:41 in Lagos.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 102° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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