BOS
Boston
United States
10,810 km
6,717 miles
JGN
Jiayuguan
China
Distance
10,810 km
6,717 mi / 5,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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BOS JGN
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Jiayuguan Airport
IATA Code BOS JGN
ICAO Code KBOS ZLJQ
City Boston Jiayuguan
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 39.860000, 98.340000

Boston (BOS) to Jiayuguan (JGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China is 10,810 kilometers (6,717 miles / 5,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 China. 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 12:08 in Boston, it's 01:08 in Jiayuguan. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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