BOS
Boston
United States
12,619 km
7,841 miles
PRY
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
12,619 km
7,841 mi / 6,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
104°
east southeast

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BOS PRY
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Wonderboom Airport
IATA Code BOS PRY
ICAO Code KBOS FAWB
City Boston Pretoria
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 4,095 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -25.650000, 28.220000

Boston (BOS) to Pretoria (PRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Wonderboom Airport (PRY) in Pretoria, South Africa is 12,619 kilometers (7,841 miles / 6,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 South Africa. 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 07:51 in Boston, it's 14:51 in Pretoria. 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 4,076 feet between the two airports. Wonderboom Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (PRY) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 307° (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 Wonderboom Airport (PRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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