Airport Comparison
| BKS | BOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKS | BOS |
| ICAO Code | WIPL | KBOS |
| City | Bengkulu-Sumatra Island | Boston |
| Country | Indonesia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 19 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.860000, 102.340000 | 42.360000, -71.010000 |
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 15,684 kilometers (9,745 miles / 8,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.
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 Indonesia 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 04:27 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 16:27 in Boston. With a 12-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 Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 11° (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 Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.