BOS
Boston
United States
9,874 km
6,136 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,874 km
6,136 mi / 5,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
55°
northeast

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BOS ELQ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code BOS ELQ
ICAO Code KBOS OEGS
City Boston N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 19 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 26.300000, 43.770000

Boston (BOS) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 9,874 kilometers (6,136 miles / 5,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 13:04 in Boston, it's 21:04 in Gassim Airport. 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 2,107 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 318° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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