BOS
Boston
United States
9,146 km
5,683 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
9,146 km
5,683 mi / 4,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/New_York
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOS MDY
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code BOS MDY
ICAO Code KBOS PMDY
City Boston Midway Atoll
Country United States UM
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Midway
Elevation 19 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 28.200000, -177.380000

Boston (BOS) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 9,146 kilometers (5,683 miles / 4,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:09 in Boston, it's 06:09 in Midway Atoll. With a 6-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 46° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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