BOS
Boston
United States
11,081 km
6,885 miles
GXF
Sayun
Yemen
Distance
11,081 km
6,885 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
58°
east northeast

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BOS GXF
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Sayun International Airport
IATA Code BOS GXF
ICAO Code KBOS OYSY
City Boston Sayun
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Aden
Elevation 19 ft 2,097 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 15.970000, 48.790000

Boston (BOS) to Sayun (GXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen is 11,081 kilometers (6,885 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Yemen. 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 05:34 in Boston, it's 13:34 in Sayun. 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 2,078 feet between the two airports. Sayun International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Sayun (GXF) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 319° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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