BJM
Bujumbura
Burundi
11,104 km
6,900 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
11,104 km
6,900 mi / 5,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
312°
northwest

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BJM BOS
Airport Name Bujumbura International Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code BJM BOS
ICAO Code HBBA KBOS
City Bujumbura Boston
Country Burundi United States
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/New_York
Elevation 2,582 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -3.320000, 29.320000 42.360000, -71.010000

Bujumbura (BJM) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) in Bujumbura, Burundi to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 11,104 kilometers (6,900 miles / 5,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Burundi 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 11:03 in Bujumbura, it's 04:03 in Boston. With a 7-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 2,563 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than Bujumbura International Airport.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Bujumbura (BJM) follows a heading of 85° (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 Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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