BOS
Boston
United States
11,744 km
7,297 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
11,744 km
7,297 mi / 6,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
80°
east

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BOS JRO
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code BOS JRO
ICAO Code KBOS HTKJ
City Boston Arusha
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 19 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Boston (BOS) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 11,744 kilometers (7,297 miles / 6,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Tanzania. 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 07:52 in Boston, it's 15:52 in Arusha. 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 2,913 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 313° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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