LAU
Lamu
Kenya
12,590 km
7,823 miles
YYZ
Mississauga
Canada
Distance
12,590 km
7,823 mi / 6,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
317°
northwest

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LAU YYZ
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport
IATA Code LAU YYZ
ICAO Code HKLU CYYZ
City Lamu Mississauga
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 20 ft 569 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 43.680000, -79.630000

Lamu (LAU) to Mississauga (YYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 12,590 kilometers (7,823 miles / 6,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Canada. 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 13:46 in Lamu, it's 05:46 in Mississauga. With a 8-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 Mississauga (YYZ) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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