BOS
Boston
United States
13,834 km
8,596 miles
KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,834 km
8,596 mi / 7,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
36°
northeast

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BOS KTY
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Katukurunda Airport
IATA Code BOS KTY
ICAO Code KBOS VCCN
City Boston Kalutara
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Colombo
Elevation 19 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 6.550000, 79.980000

Boston (BOS) to Kalutara (KTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka is 13,834 kilometers (8,596 miles / 7,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 15:45 in Boston, it's 02:15 in Kalutara. With a 10.5-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 Kalutara (KTY) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Katukurunda Airport (KTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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