LAU
Lamu
Kenya
14,939 km
9,283 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
14,939 km
9,283 mi / 8,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
331°
north northwest

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LAU SLC
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code LAU SLC
ICAO Code HKLU KSLC
City Lamu Salt Lake City
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 20 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 40.790000, -111.980000

Lamu (LAU) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 14,939 kilometers (9,283 miles / 8,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 18:04 in Lamu, it's 08:04 in Salt Lake City. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,211 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Manda Airstrip.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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