BOS
Boston
United States
11,683 km
7,259 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
11,683 km
7,259 mi / 6,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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BOS MMQ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code BOS MMQ
ICAO Code KBOS FLBA
City Boston Mbala
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 19 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Boston (BOS) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 11,683 kilometers (7,259 miles / 6,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Zambia. 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 15:42 in Boston, it's 22:42 in Mbala. 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 5,435 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 312° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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