BOS
Boston
United States
14,907 km
9,263 miles
SIW
Parapat-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,907 km
9,263 mi / 8,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
14°
north northeast

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BOS SIW
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Parapat Airport
IATA Code BOS SIW
ICAO Code KBOS WIMP
City Boston Parapat-Sumatra Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 19 ft 3,081 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 2.670000, 98.930000

Boston (BOS) to Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Parapat Airport (SIW) in Parapat-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 14,907 kilometers (9,263 miles / 8,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 15:01 in Boston, it's 03:01 in Parapat-Sumatra Island. With a 12-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 3,062 feet between the two airports. Parapat Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 350° (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 Parapat Airport (SIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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