BOS
Boston
United States
12,454 km
7,739 miles
TCZ
Tengchong
China
Distance
12,454 km
7,739 mi / 6,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

BOS TCZ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Tengchong Tuofeng Airport
IATA Code BOS TCZ
ICAO Code KBOS ZUTC
City Boston Tengchong
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 24.940000, 98.490000

Boston (BOS) to Tengchong (TCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) in Tengchong, China is 12,454 kilometers (7,739 miles / 6,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 13:47 in Boston, it's 02:47 in Tengchong. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,231 feet between the two airports. Tengchong Tuofeng Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tengchong (TCZ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 352° (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 Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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