LAU
Lamu
Kenya
12,082 km
7,507 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
12,082 km
7,507 mi / 6,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
121°
east southeast

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LAU OOL
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code LAU OOL
ICAO Code HKLU YBCG
City Lamu Gold Coast
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 20 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Lamu (LAU) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 12,082 kilometers (7,507 miles / 6,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Australia. 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 17:34 in Lamu, it's 00:34 in Gold Coast. With a 7-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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 257° (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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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