BOS
Boston
United States
12,129 km
7,537 miles
CIP
Chipata
Zambia
Distance
12,129 km
7,537 mi / 6,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

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BOS CIP
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Chipata Airport
IATA Code BOS CIP
ICAO Code KBOS FLCP
City Boston Chipata
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 19 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -13.560000, 32.590000

Boston (BOS) to Chipata (CIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia is 12,129 kilometers (7,537 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Zambia. 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 03:31 in Boston, it's 10:31 in Chipata. 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 3,341 feet between the two airports. Chipata Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Chipata (CIP) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 311° (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 Chipata Airport (CIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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