AAT
Altay
China
9,787 km
6,081 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
9,787 km
6,081 mi / 5,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
345°
north northwest

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AAT BOS
Airport Name Altay Air Base General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code AAT BOS
ICAO Code ZWAT KBOS
City Altay Boston
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 2,460 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 42.360000, -71.010000

Altay (AAT) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 9,787 kilometers (6,081 miles / 5,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:14 in Altay, it's 11:14 in Boston. With a 13-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 2,441 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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