BOS
Boston
United States
9,725 km
6,043 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
9,725 km
6,043 mi / 5,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
246°
west southwest

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BOS TJN
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code BOS TJN
ICAO Code KBOS NTKM
City Boston Takume
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 19 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Boston (BOS) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 9,725 kilometers (6,043 miles / 5,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 16:03 in Boston, it's 11:03 in Takume. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Takume (TJN) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 44° (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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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