LAU
Lamu
Kenya
13,632 km
8,470 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,632 km
8,470 mi / 7,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

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LAU STL
Airport Name Manda Airstrip St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LAU STL
ICAO Code HKLU KSTL
City Lamu St Louis
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 38.750000, -90.370000

Lamu (LAU) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,632 kilometers (8,470 miles / 7,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 19:53 in Lamu, it's 10:53 in St Louis. With a 9-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 St Louis (STL) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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