BOS
Boston
United States
14,668 km
9,114 miles
GAR
Garaina
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,668 km
9,114 mi / 7,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
305°
northwest

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BOS GAR
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Garaina Airport
IATA Code BOS GAR
ICAO Code KBOS AYGI
City Boston Garaina
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 19 ft 2,497 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -7.880000, 147.140000

Boston (BOS) to Garaina (GAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Garaina Airport (GAR) in Garaina, Papua New Guinea is 14,668 kilometers (9,114 miles / 7,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 11:07 in Boston, it's 02:07 in Garaina. 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 2,478 feet between the two airports. Garaina Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Garaina (GAR) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Garaina Airport (GAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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