LAU
Lamu
Kenya
14,935 km
9,280 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
14,935 km
9,280 mi / 8,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
344°
north northwest

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LAU PDX
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Portland International Airport
IATA Code LAU PDX
ICAO Code HKLU KPDX
City Lamu Portland
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 20 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 45.590000, -122.600000

Lamu (LAU) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 14,935 kilometers (9,280 miles / 8,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:14 in Lamu, it's 07:14 in Portland. With a 11-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 Portland (PDX) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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