BOS
Boston
United States
11,164 km
6,937 miles
GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
Distance
11,164 km
6,937 mi / 6,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

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BOS GOB
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Robe Airport
IATA Code BOS GOB
ICAO Code KBOS HAGB
City Boston Goba
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 19 ft 7,892 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 7.020000, 40.000000

Boston (BOS) to Goba (GOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia is 11,164 kilometers (6,937 miles / 6,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 12:39 in Boston, it's 20:39 in Goba. 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 7,873 feet between the two airports. Robe 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 Goba (GOB) 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 Robe Airport (GOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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