LAU
Lamu
Kenya
11,009 km
6,840 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
11,009 km
6,840 mi / 5,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
54°
northeast

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LAU NRT
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Narita International Airport
IATA Code LAU NRT
ICAO Code HKLU RJAA
City Lamu Tokyo
Country Kenya Japan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 20 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 35.760000, 140.390000

Lamu (LAU) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 11,009 kilometers (6,840 miles / 5,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Japan. 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 20:26 in Lamu, it's 02:26 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 274° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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