LAU
Lamu
Kenya
6,548 km
4,069 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
6,548 km
4,069 mi / 3,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
322°
northwest

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LAU MAD
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code LAU MAD
ICAO Code HKLU LEMD
City Lamu Madrid
Country Kenya Spain
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Madrid
Elevation 20 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 40.490000, -3.570000

Lamu (LAU) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 6,548 kilometers (4,069 miles / 3,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Spain. 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 21:06 in Lamu, it's 19:06 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,981 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Manda Airstrip.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 125° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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