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LAU to WAF: distance & flight time
Lamu (Manda Airstrip) → Wana (Wana Airport)
3,036 mi
4,886 km · 2,638 nm
6h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,036 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 25m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LAU — Manda Airstrip · Lamu, Kenya
- WAF — Wana Airport · Wana, Pakistan
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 WAF
- PZH · Zhob Airport66 mi away
- OAS · Sharana Airstrip71 mi away
- BNP · Bannu Airport72 mi away
- KHT · Khost Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LAU from WAF?
The flight distance from Lamu (LAU) to Wana (WAF) is 3,036 miles (4,886 km, 2,638 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAU to WAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 25m 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 Wana?
Wana is 2 hours ahead of Lamu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAU to WAF?
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