EWR
Newark
United States
11,717 km
7,280 miles
MRE
Masai Mara
Kenya
Distance
11,717 km
7,280 mi / 6,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EWR MRE
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
IATA Code EWR MRE
ICAO Code KEWR HKMS
City Newark Masai Mara
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 17 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -1.410000, 35.010000

Newark (EWR) to Masai Mara (MRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya is 11,717 kilometers (7,280 miles / 6,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:34 in Newark, it's 23:34 in Masai Mara. With a 8-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 5,183 feet between the two airports. Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Masai Mara (MRE) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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