Distance From Manda Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, LAU - CMH Distance

The distance from Manda Airport (LAU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 8071 miles or 12989 kilometers or 7009 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 Columbus ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lamu and Columbus takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Manda Airport, Lamu, Kenya to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, United States is 18 hours 33 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 - CMH

Kilometers		12989 km
Statute Miles		8071 miles
Nautical Miles		7009 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

Manda Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flight Route Map - LAU to CMH Flight Path

Location of Manda Airport & John Glenn Columbus International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lamu to Columbus nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lamu, Kenya and Columbus, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lamu, Kenya and Columbus, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAU - CMH

Time difference between Lamu (Kenya) and Columbus (United States) is 8 Hours.
Columbus time is 8 Hours behind Lamu.

Location	Local Time
Lamu (Kenya)	2025-12-15, 04:31:06 EAT
Columbus (United States)	2025-12-14, 20:31:06 EST

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

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) Columbus, United States