BOS
Boston
United States
14,960 km
9,295 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,960 km
9,295 mi / 8,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
309°
northwest

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BOS OPU
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code BOS OPU
ICAO Code KBOS AYBM
City Boston Balimo
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 19 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Boston (BOS) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 14,960 kilometers (9,295 miles / 8,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Boston, it's 09:56 in Balimo. With a 15-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 Balimo (OPU) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 35° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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