BOS
Boston
United States
14,720 km
9,147 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,720 km
9,147 mi / 7,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
304°
northwest

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BOS TPI
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code BOS TPI
ICAO Code KBOS AYTI
City Boston Tapini
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 19 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Boston (BOS) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 14,720 kilometers (9,147 miles / 7,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 10:50 in Boston, it's 01:50 in Tapini. With a 15-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 3,081 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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