BOS
Boston
United States
12,244 km
7,608 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
12,244 km
7,608 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

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BOS LLW
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code BOS LLW
ICAO Code KBOS FWKI
City Boston Lilongwe
Country United States Malawi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 19 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Boston (BOS) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 12,244 kilometers (7,608 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Malawi. 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 07:59 in Boston, it's 14:59 in Lilongwe. 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 4,016 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 310° (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 Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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