HNL
Honolulu
United States
17,395 km
10,809 miles
MRE
Masai Mara
Kenya
Distance
17,395 km
10,809 mi / 9,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL MRE
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
IATA Code HNL MRE
ICAO Code PHNL HKMS
City Honolulu Masai Mara
Country United States Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -1.410000, 35.010000

Honolulu (HNL) to Masai Mara (MRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya is 17,395 kilometers (10,809 miles / 9,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 13:04 in Honolulu, it's 02:04 in Masai Mara. With a 13-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 5,187 feet between the two airports. Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Masai Mara (MRE) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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