BOS
Boston
United States
12,927 km
8,032 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
12,927 km
8,032 mi / 6,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOS UTW
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code BOS UTW
ICAO Code KBOS FAQT
City Boston Queenstown
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Boston (BOS) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 12,927 kilometers (8,032 miles / 6,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Boston, it's 13:54 in Queenstown. With a 7-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 3,618 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). 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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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