BOS
Boston
United States
9,739 km
6,051 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,739 km
6,051 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOS MED
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code BOS MED
ICAO Code KBOS OEMA
City Boston Medina
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 19 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 24.550000, 39.710000

Boston (BOS) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 9,739 kilometers (6,051 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 20:59 in Boston, it's 04:59 in Medina. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,132 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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