Airport Comparison
| BOS | CMU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport | Chimbu Airport |
| IATA Code | BOS | CMU |
| ICAO Code | KBOS | AYCH |
| City | Boston | Kundiawa |
| Country | United States | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 19 ft | 4,974 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.360000, -71.010000 | -6.020000, 144.970000 |
Boston (BOS) to Kundiawa (CMU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea is 14,645 kilometers (9,100 miles / 7,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.
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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:08 in Boston, it's 22:08 in Kundiawa. With a 15-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 4,955 feet between the two airports. Chimbu Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.
The return flight from Kundiawa (CMU) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 36° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chimbu Airport (CMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.