AUS
Austin
United States
9,174 km
5,700 miles
KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
Distance
9,174 km
5,700 mi / 4,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

AUS KBS
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Bo Airport
IATA Code AUS KBS
ICAO Code KAUS GFBO
City Austin Bo
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Freetown
Elevation 542 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 7.940000, -11.760000

Austin (AUS) to Bo (KBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone is 9,174 kilometers (5,700 miles / 4,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Austin, it's 07:15 in Bo. With a 6-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 Bo (KBS) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Bo Airport (KBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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