# Distance from Lamu (LAU) to Nairobi (NBO)

> 454 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 454 km / 282 mi / 245 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 103° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Kenya)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 21:41 in Lamu, it's 21:41 in Nairobi)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,310 ft (NBO is higher than LAU)

## Airports

### [Manda Airstrip (LAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lau-lamu-manda-airstrip/1ef266de-ec5c-6ca4-8294-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lamu, Kenya
- ICAO: HKLU
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -2.250000, 40.910000
- Elevation: 20 ft

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Manda Airstrip (LAU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lau-lamu-manda-airstrip/1ef266de-ec5c-6ca4-8294-06bb2780ed98)
- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)