ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
11,704 km
7,273 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
11,704 km
7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
313°
northwest

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ARK BOS
Airport Name Arusha Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code ARK BOS
ICAO Code HTAR KBOS
City Arusha Boston
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 4,550 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 42.360000, -71.010000

Arusha (ARK) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 11,704 kilometers (7,273 miles / 6,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:54 in Arusha, it's 12:54 in Boston. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,531 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arusha Airport (ARK) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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