BOS
Boston
United States
11,963 km
7,433 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
11,963 km
7,433 mi / 6,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

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BOS LAU
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code BOS LAU
ICAO Code KBOS HKLU
City Boston Lamu
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 19 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Boston (BOS) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 11,963 kilometers (7,433 miles / 6,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Kenya. 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 16:00 in Boston, it's 00:00 in Lamu. 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.

The return flight from Lamu (LAU) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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