LAU
Lamu
Kenya
6,360 km
3,952 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,360 km
3,952 mi / 3,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAU ZRH
Airport Name Manda Airstrip Zurich Airport
IATA Code LAU ZRH
ICAO Code HKLU LSZH
City Lamu Zurich
Country Kenya Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 20 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -2.250000, 40.910000 47.460000, 8.550000

Lamu (LAU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,360 kilometers (3,952 miles / 3,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Lamu, it's 23:23 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,396 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Manda Airstrip.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Lamu (LAU) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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