BOS
Boston
United States
15,422 km
9,583 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
15,422 km
9,583 mi / 8,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
243°
west southwest

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BOS SZS
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code BOS SZS
ICAO Code KBOS NZRC
City Boston Oban
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 19 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Boston (BOS) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 15,422 kilometers (9,583 miles / 8,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 New Zealand. 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 16:50 in Boston, it's 10:50 in Oban. With a 18-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 Oban (SZS) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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