JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
12,951 km
8,047 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
12,951 km
8,047 mi / 6,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JRO MCO
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code JRO MCO
ICAO Code HTKJ KMCO
City Arusha Orlando
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 2,932 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 28.430000, -81.310000

Arusha (JRO) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 12,951 kilometers (8,047 miles / 6,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:25 in Arusha, it's 02:25 in Orlando. 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 2,836 feet between the two airports. Orlando International Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Orlando (MCO) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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