BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
10,987 km
6,827 miles
BOS
Boston
United States
Distance
10,987 km
6,827 mi / 5,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
313°
northwest

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BKY BOS
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
IATA Code BKY BOS
ICAO Code FZMA KBOS
City N/A Boston
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 5,643 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 42.360000, -71.010000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Boston (BOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States is 10,987 kilometers (6,827 miles / 5,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 DR Congo 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 18:01 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 11:01 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 5,624 feet between the two airports. General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Boston (BOS) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) 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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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