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LAU to JRA: distance & flight time
Lamu (Manda Airstrip) → New York (West 30th St. Heliport)
7,611 mi
12,249 km · 6,614 nm
15h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,611 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 23m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LAU — Manda Airstrip · Lamu, Kenya
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LAU
- HOA · Hola Airport81 mi away
- MYD · Malindi Airport88 mi away
Near JRA
Frequently asked questions
How far is LAU from JRA?
The flight distance from Lamu (LAU) to New York (JRA) is 7,611 miles (12,249 km, 6,614 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAU to JRA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 23m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Lamu and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Lamu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAU to JRA?
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