LAU
Lamu
Kenya
8,358 km
5,193 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,358 km
5,193 mi / 4,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
66°
east northeast

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LAU SZX
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LAU SZX
ICAO Code HKLU ZGSZ
City Lamu Shenzhen
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 22.640000, 113.810000

Lamu (LAU) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,358 kilometers (5,193 miles / 4,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:56 in Lamu, it's 02:56 in Shenzhen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 261° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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