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MRE to BKB: distance & flight time
Masai Mara (Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip) → Bikaner (Nal Airport)
3,249 mi
5,229 km · 2,823 nm
6h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,249 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 50m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MRE — Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip · Masai Mara, Kenya
- BKB — Nal Airport · Bikaner, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MRE
- KEY · Kericho Airport72 mi away
- SEU · Seronera Airport74 mi away
- MUZ · Musoma Airport84 mi away
- KIS · Kisumu Airport93 mi away
Near BKB
- JDH · Jodhpur Airport126 mi away
- BHV · Bahawalpur Airport126 mi away
- KQH · Kishangarh Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MRE from BKB?
The flight distance from Masai Mara (MRE) to Bikaner (BKB) is 3,249 miles (5,229 km, 2,823 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MRE to BKB?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MRE to BKB?
Nonstop service on MRE–BKB depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Masai Mara and Bikaner?
Bikaner is 2.5 hours ahead of Masai Mara.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MRE to BKB?
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Why are some MRE to BKB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MRE–BKB tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.