AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
12,005 km
7,459 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
12,005 km
7,459 mi / 6,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
45°
northeast

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AEA BOS
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code AEA BOS
ICAO Code NGTB KBOS
City Abemama Atoll Boston
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 8 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 42.360000, -71.010000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 12,005 kilometers (7,459 miles / 6,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 09:42 in Abemama Atoll, it's 16:42 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 Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 288° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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