LAU
Lamu
Kenya
7,362 km
4,574 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
7,362 km
4,574 mi / 3,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAU MAN
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Manchester Airport
IATA Code LAU MAN
ICAO Code HKLU EGCC
City Lamu Manchester
Country Kenya United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/London
Elevation 20 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 53.350000, -2.270000

Lamu (LAU) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 7,362 kilometers (4,574 miles / 3,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 18:01 in Lamu, it's 15:01 in Manchester. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Manchester (MAN) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 132° (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 Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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