Airport Comparison
| DAR | MRE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip |
| IATA Code | DAR | MRE |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | HKMS |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Masai Mara |
| Country | Tanzania | Kenya |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 5,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -1.410000, 35.010000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Masai Mara (MRE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya is 765 kilometers (476 miles / 413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Dar es Salaam, it's 15:12 in Masai Mara.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,018 feet between the two airports. Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Masai Mara (MRE) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 143° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.