BOS
Boston
United States
12,312 km
7,650 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
12,312 km
7,650 mi / 6,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
352°
north

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BOS SQJ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code BOS SQJ
ICAO Code KBOS ZSSM
City Boston Sanming
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 26.430000, 117.840000

Boston (BOS) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 12,312 kilometers (7,650 miles / 6,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 China. 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 08:29 in Boston, it's 21:29 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 7° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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