BOS
Boston
United States
10,578 km
6,573 miles
KIJ
Niigata
Japan
Distance
10,578 km
6,573 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
337°
north northwest

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BOS KIJ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Niigata Airport
IATA Code BOS KIJ
ICAO Code KBOS RJSN
City Boston Niigata
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 19 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 37.960000, 139.120000

Boston (BOS) to Niigata (KIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Niigata Airport (KIJ) in Niigata, Japan is 10,578 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Japan. 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 08:46 in Boston, it's 22:46 in Niigata. 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.

The return flight from Niigata (KIJ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 22° (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 Niigata Airport (KIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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