JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,843 km
1,766 miles
MRE
Masai Mara
Kenya
Distance
2,843 km
1,766 mi / 1,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MRE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
IATA Code JNB MRE
ICAO Code FAOR HKMS
City Johannesburg Masai Mara
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -1.410000, 35.010000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Masai Mara (MRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya is 2,843 kilometers (1,766 miles / 1,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 South Africa with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:13 in Johannesburg, it's 23:13 in Masai Mara.

The return flight from Masai Mara (MRE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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