ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
8,538 km
5,305 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
8,538 km
5,305 mi / 4,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

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ALY BOS
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code ALY BOS
ICAO Code HEAX KBOS
City Alexandria Boston
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation -6 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 42.360000, -71.010000

Alexandria (ALY) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 8,538 kilometers (5,305 miles / 4,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt 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 15:57 in Alexandria, it's 08:57 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 Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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