Airport Comparison
| AFD | BOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Port Alfred Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport |
| IATA Code | AFD | BOS |
| ICAO Code | FAPA | KBOS |
| City | Port Alfred | Boston |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 307 ft | 19 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.550000, 26.880000 | 42.360000, -71.010000 |
Port Alfred (AFD) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 13,031 kilometers (8,097 miles / 7,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.
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 16:50 in Port Alfred, it's 09:50 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.
The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 112° (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 Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.