AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
11,044 km
6,862 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
11,044 km
6,862 mi / 5,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
315°
northwest

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AWA BOS
Airport Name Awassa Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code AWA BOS
ICAO Code HALA KBOS
City Awassa Boston
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 5,450 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 42.360000, -71.010000

Awassa (AWA) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 11,044 kilometers (6,862 miles / 5,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Ethiopia 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 00:50 in Awassa, it's 16:50 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 5,431 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Awassa Airport (AWA) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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