AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
10,315 km
6,409 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
10,315 km
6,409 mi / 5,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKH BOS
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code AKH BOS
ICAO Code OEPS KBOS
City N/A Boston
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 1,651 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 42.360000, -71.010000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 10,315 kilometers (6,409 miles / 5,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 11:43 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 03:43 in Boston. With a 8-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 1,632 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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