BOS
Boston
United States
11,923 km
7,409 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
11,923 km
7,409 mi / 6,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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BOS TFU
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code BOS TFU
ICAO Code KBOS ZUTF
City Boston Tianfu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 30.290000, 104.440000

Boston (BOS) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 11,923 kilometers (7,409 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 22:20 in Boston, it's 11:20 in Tianfu. 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 1,434 feet between the two airports. Chengdu/Tianfu Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Tianfu (TFU) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 356° (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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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