BOS
Boston
United States
12,161 km
7,557 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
12,161 km
7,557 mi / 6,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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BOS XIC
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code BOS XIC
ICAO Code KBOS ZUXC
City Boston Xichang
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 27.990000, 102.180000

Boston (BOS) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 12,161 kilometers (7,557 miles / 6,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 China. 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 11:18 in Boston, it's 00:18 in Xichang. With a 13-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 5,093 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 355° (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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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