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JRA to MRE: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Masai Mara (Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip)
7,271 mi
11,701 km · 6,318 nm
14h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,271 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 43m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- MRE — Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip · Masai Mara, Kenya
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near MRE
- KEY · Kericho Airport72 mi away
- SEU · Seronera Airport74 mi away
- MUZ · Musoma Airport84 mi away
- KIS · Kisumu Airport93 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from MRE?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Masai Mara (MRE) is 7,271 miles (11,701 km, 6,318 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to MRE?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Masai Mara?
Masai Mara is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to MRE?
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