BOS
Boston
United States
11,196 km
6,957 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
11,196 km
6,957 mi / 6,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
351°
north

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BOS TAO
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code BOS TAO
ICAO Code KBOS ZSQD
City Boston Qingdao
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 36.270000, 120.370000

Boston (BOS) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 11,196 kilometers (6,957 miles / 6,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 16:50 in Boston, it's 05:50 in Qingdao. 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 9° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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