BOS
Boston
United States
13,270 km
8,246 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
13,270 km
8,246 mi / 7,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
360°
north

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BOS SYX
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code BOS SYX
ICAO Code KBOS ZJSY
City Boston Sanya
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 18.300000, 109.410000

Boston (BOS) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 13,270 kilometers (8,246 miles / 7,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 04:35 in Boston, it's 17:35 in Sanya. 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 Sanya (SYX) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 0° (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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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