DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,915 km
8,646 miles
MRE
Masai Mara
Kenya
Distance
13,915 km
8,646 mi / 7,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW MRE
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
IATA Code DFW MRE
ICAO Code KDFW HKMS
City Dallas-Fort Worth Masai Mara
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 606 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -1.410000, 35.010000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Masai Mara (MRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya is 13,915 kilometers (8,646 miles / 7,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 01:35 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 10:35 in Masai Mara. With a 9-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 4,594 feet between the two airports. Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Masai Mara (MRE) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 310° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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