BOS
Boston
United States
14,880 km
9,246 miles
ILA
Illaga-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,880 km
9,246 mi / 8,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOS ILA
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Illaga Airport
IATA Code BOS ILA
ICAO Code KBOS WABL
City Boston Illaga-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 19 ft 6,307 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -3.830000, 137.580000

Boston (BOS) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,880 kilometers (9,246 miles / 8,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Indonesia. 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 06:57 in Boston, it's 20:57 in Illaga-Papua Island. With a 14-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 6,288 feet between the two airports. Illaga 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 Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Illaga Airport (ILA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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