BOS
Boston
United States
11,085 km
6,888 miles
BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
Distance
11,085 km
6,888 mi / 5,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
85°
east

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BOS BTQ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Butare Airport
IATA Code BOS BTQ
ICAO Code KBOS HRYI
City Boston Butare
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kigali
Elevation 19 ft 5,801 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -2.600000, 29.740000

Boston (BOS) to Butare (BTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda is 11,085 kilometers (6,888 miles / 5,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 United States with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:07 in Boston, it's 01:07 in Butare. 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 5,782 feet between the two airports. Butare Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butare (BTQ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Butare Airport (BTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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