LAU
Lamu
Kenya
8,468 km
5,261 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
8,468 km
5,261 mi / 4,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
122°
east southeast

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LAU PER
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Perth International Airport
IATA Code LAU PER
ICAO Code HKLU YPPH
City Lamu Perth
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Perth
Elevation 20 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Lamu (LAU) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 8,468 kilometers (5,261 miles / 4,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 07:01 in Lamu, it's 12:01 in Perth. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 276° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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