Distance From Manda Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, LAU - HER Distance

The distance from Manda Airport (LAU) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 2790 miles or 4490 kilometers or 2423 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lamu ( Kenya ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lamu and Heraklion takes around 6 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Manda Airport, Lamu, Kenya to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 6 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LAU - HER

Kilometers		4490 km
Statute Miles		2790 miles
Nautical Miles		2423 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 24 minutes

Manda Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - LAU to HER Flight Path

Location of Manda Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lamu to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lamu, Kenya and Heraklion, Greece. .

Nonstop flight route between Lamu, Kenya and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAU - HER

Time difference between Lamu (Kenya) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours behind Lamu.

Location	Local Time
Lamu (Kenya)	2026-03-15, 22:17:01 EAT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-15, 21:17:01 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Manda Airport (LAU / HKLU) Lamu, Kenya

Destination

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER / LGIR) Heraklion, Greece