BOS
Boston
United States
12,862 km
7,992 miles
HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
Distance
12,862 km
7,992 mi / 6,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOS HRS
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Harrismith Airport
IATA Code BOS HRS
ICAO Code KBOS FAHR
City Boston Harrismith
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 5,585 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -28.240000, 29.110000

Boston (BOS) to Harrismith (HRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa is 12,862 kilometers (7,992 miles / 6,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 South Africa. 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 09:44 in Boston, it's 16:44 in Harrismith. With a 7-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 5,566 feet between the two airports. Harrismith 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 Harrismith (HRS) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 306° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.