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LAU to TJQ: distance & flight time
Lamu (Manda Airstrip) → Tanjung Pandan (Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport)
4,613 mi
7,425 km · 4,009 nm
9h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,613 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 31m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LAU — Manda Airstrip · Lamu, Kenya
- TJQ — Buluh Tumbang (H A S Hanandjoeddin) Airport · Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia
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 TJQ
- PGK · Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LAU from TJQ?
The flight distance from Lamu (LAU) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) is 4,613 miles (7,425 km, 4,009 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAU to TJQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 31m 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 Tanjung Pandan?
Tanjung Pandan is 4 hours ahead of Lamu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAU to TJQ?
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