Airport Comparison
Adelaide (ADL) to Masai Mara (MRE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya is 11,144 kilometers (6,925 miles / 6,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 261°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Australia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:31 in Adelaide, it's 12:01 in Masai Mara. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,180 feet between the two airports. Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Masai Mara (MRE) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.