LAU
Lamu
Kenya
14,760 km
9,171 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
14,760 km
9,171 mi / 7,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
117°
east southeast

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LAU NAN
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Nadi International Airport
IATA Code LAU NAN
ICAO Code HKLU NFFN
City Lamu Nadi
Country Kenya Fiji
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 20 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Lamu (LAU) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 14,760 kilometers (9,171 miles / 7,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Lamu, it's 10:55 in Nadi. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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