ASJ
Amami
Japan
11,862 km
7,371 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
11,862 km
7,371 mi / 6,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
16°
north northeast

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ASJ BOS
Airport Name Amami Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code ASJ BOS
ICAO Code RJKA KBOS
City Amami Boston
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 27 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, 129.710000 42.360000, -71.010000

Amami (ASJ) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amami Airport (ASJ) in Amami, Japan to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 11,862 kilometers (7,371 miles / 6,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Japan 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 13:45 in Amami, it's 23:45 in Boston. With a 14-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 Amami (ASJ) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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