BOS
Boston
United States
15,882 km
9,869 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
15,882 km
9,869 mi / 8,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
320°
northwest

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BOS SHU
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code BOS SHU
ICAO Code KBOS YSMP
City Boston N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 19 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Boston (BOS) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 15,882 kilometers (9,869 miles / 8,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Australia. 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 09:16 in Boston, it's 23:46 in Smith Point Airport. With a 14.5-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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 29° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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