BOS
Boston
United States
13,356 km
8,299 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
13,356 km
8,299 mi / 7,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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BOS THK
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code BOS THK
ICAO Code KBOS VLTK
City Boston Thakhek
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 19 ft 449 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 17.400000, 104.800000

Boston (BOS) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 13,356 kilometers (8,299 miles / 7,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Laos. 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 12:59 in Boston, it's 00:59 in Thakhek. With a 12-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 Thakhek (THK) 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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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