AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
10,232 km
6,358 miles
MRE
Masai Mara
Kenya
Distance
10,232 km
6,358 mi / 5,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

AEP MRE
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
IATA Code AEP MRE
ICAO Code SABE HKMS
City Buenos Aires Masai Mara
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 18 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -1.410000, 35.010000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Masai Mara (MRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya is 10,232 kilometers (6,358 miles / 5,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Argentina with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Buenos Aires, it's 15:01 in Masai Mara. With a 6-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 5,182 feet between the two airports. Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Masai Mara (MRE) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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