AAM
Malamala
South Africa
12,829 km
7,972 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
12,829 km
7,972 mi / 6,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

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AAM BOS
Airport Name Malamala Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code AAM BOS
ICAO Code FAMD KBOS
City Malamala Boston
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 1,124 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -24.820000, 31.540000 42.360000, -71.010000

Malamala (AAM) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malamala Airport (AAM) in Malamala, South Africa to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 12,829 kilometers (7,972 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 South Africa 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 16:36 in Malamala, it's 09:36 in Boston. With a 7-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 1,105 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than Malamala Airport.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Malamala (AAM) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malamala Airport (AAM) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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