LAU
Lamu
Kenya
454 km
282 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
454 km
282 mi / 245 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
283°
west northwest

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LAU NBO
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LAU NBO
ICAO Code HKLU HKJK
City Lamu Nairobi
Country Kenya Kenya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 20 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lamu (LAU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 454 kilometers (282 miles / 245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Kenya. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Lamu, it's 20:14 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,310 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Manda Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 103° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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