Airport Comparison
| BOS | PLW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport | Mutiara Airport |
| IATA Code | BOS | PLW |
| ICAO Code | KBOS | WAML |
| City | Boston | Palu-Celebes Island |
| Country | United States | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Makassar |
| Elevation | 19 ft | 284 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.360000, -71.010000 | -0.920000, 119.910000 |
Boston (BOS) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 15,280 kilometers (9,494 miles / 8,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.
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 Indonesia. 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 09:38 in Boston, it's 22:38 in Palu-Celebes Island. 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 Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.