BOS
Boston
United States
12,362 km
7,682 miles
KMH
Kuruman
South Africa
Distance
12,362 km
7,682 mi / 6,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
108°
east southeast

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BOS KMH
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Johan Pienaar Airport
IATA Code BOS KMH
ICAO Code KBOS FAKU
City Boston Kuruman
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 4,382 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -27.460000, 23.410000

Boston (BOS) to Kuruman (KMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) in Kuruman, South Africa is 12,362 kilometers (7,682 miles / 6,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 04:00 in Boston, it's 11:00 in Kuruman. 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 4,363 feet between the two airports. Johan Pienaar Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Kuruman (KMH) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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