BOS
Boston
United States
13,482 km
8,377 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
13,482 km
8,377 mi / 7,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
87°
east

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BOS WAQ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code BOS WAQ
ICAO Code KBOS FMMG
City Boston Antsalova
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 19 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Boston (BOS) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 13,482 kilometers (8,377 miles / 7,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Madagascar. 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 07:23 in Boston, it's 15:23 in Antsalova. With a 8-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 Antsalova (WAQ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 309° (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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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