LAU
Lamu
Kenya
9,008 km
5,597 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
9,008 km
5,597 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
75°
east northeast

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LAU MNL
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code LAU MNL
ICAO Code HKLU RPLL
City Lamu Manila
Country Kenya Philippines
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Manila
Elevation 20 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 14.510000, 121.020000

Lamu (LAU) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 9,008 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:37 in Lamu, it's 08:37 in Manila. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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