AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
10,503 km
6,527 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
10,503 km
6,527 mi / 5,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
316°
northwest

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AXU BOS
Airport Name Axum Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code AXU BOS
ICAO Code HAAX KBOS
City N/A Boston
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 6,959 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 42.360000, -71.010000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 10,503 kilometers (6,527 miles / 5,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Ethiopia 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 20:45 in Axum Airport, it's 12:45 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 6,940 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 66° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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