CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,527 km
2,191 miles
MRE
Masai Mara
Kenya
Distance
3,527 km
2,191 mi / 1,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
173°
south

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CAI MRE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
IATA Code CAI MRE
ICAO Code HECA HKMS
City Cairo Masai Mara
Country Egypt Kenya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 382 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -1.410000, 35.010000

Cairo (CAI) to Masai Mara (MRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya is 3,527 kilometers (2,191 miles / 1,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:38 in Cairo, it's 02:38 in Masai Mara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,818 feet between the two airports. Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Masai Mara (MRE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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