BOS
Boston
United States
12,157 km
7,554 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
12,157 km
7,554 mi / 6,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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BOS DIG
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code BOS DIG
ICAO Code KBOS ZPDQ
City Boston Shangri-La
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 27.790000, 99.680000

Boston (BOS) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 12,157 kilometers (7,554 miles / 6,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Boston, it's 23:17 in Shangri-La. With a 13-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 Shangri-La (DIG) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Diqing Airport (DIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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