Airport Comparison
| BKI | BOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kota Kinabalu International Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKI | BOS |
| ICAO Code | WBKK | KBOS |
| City | Kota Kinabalu | Boston |
| Country | Malaysia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 19 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.940000, 116.050000 | 42.360000, -71.010000 |
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 14,597 kilometers (9,070 miles / 7,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 7°.
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 Malaysia 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 11:59 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 22:59 in Boston. With a 13-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 Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.