IAD
Washington
United States
12,038 km
7,480 miles
MRE
Masai Mara
Kenya
Distance
12,038 km
7,480 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD MRE
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
IATA Code IAD MRE
ICAO Code KIAD HKMS
City Washington Masai Mara
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 312 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -1.410000, 35.010000

Washington (IAD) to Masai Mara (MRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya is 12,038 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 10:38 in Washington, it's 18:38 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 4,888 feet between the two airports. Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Masai Mara (MRE) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 311° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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