BOS
Boston
United States
11,714 km
7,279 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
11,714 km
7,279 mi / 6,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
351°
north

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BOS NKG
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code BOS NKG
ICAO Code KBOS ZSNJ
City Boston Nanjing
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 31.740000, 118.860000

Boston (BOS) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 11,714 kilometers (7,279 miles / 6,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 China. 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 10:52 in Boston, it's 23:52 in Nanjing. With a 13-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 Nanjing (NKG) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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