BOS
Boston
United States
10,531 km
6,544 miles
GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
Distance
10,531 km
6,544 mi / 5,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
68°
east northeast

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BOS GDQ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Gonder Airport
IATA Code BOS GDQ
ICAO Code KBOS HAGN
City Boston Gondar
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 19 ft 6,449 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 12.520000, 37.430000

Boston (BOS) to Gondar (GDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia is 10,531 kilometers (6,544 miles / 5,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Boston, it's 20:35 in Gondar. 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 6,430 feet between the two airports. Gonder Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gondar (GDQ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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