ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
11,962 km
7,433 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
11,962 km
7,433 mi / 6,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
44°
northeast

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ABF BOS
Airport Name Abaiang Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code ABF BOS
ICAO Code NGAB KBOS
City Abaiang Boston
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 42.360000, -71.010000

Abaiang (ABF) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 11,962 kilometers (7,433 miles / 6,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Kiribati with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:52 in Abaiang, it's 21:52 in Boston. With a 17-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 Boston (BOS) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Abaiang Airport (ABF) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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