ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
13,679 km
8,500 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
13,679 km
8,500 mi / 7,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
335°
north northwest

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ACJ BOS
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code ACJ BOS
ICAO Code VCCA KBOS
City Anuradhapura Boston
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/New_York
Elevation 324 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 42.360000, -71.010000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 13,679 kilometers (8,500 miles / 7,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in Anuradhapura, it's 13:22 in Boston. With a 10.5-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 Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 34° (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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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