BOS
Boston
United States
10,839 km
6,735 miles
DAT
Datong
China
Distance
10,839 km
6,735 mi / 5,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
357°
north

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BOS DAT
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Datong Airport
IATA Code BOS DAT
ICAO Code KBOS ZBDT
City Boston Datong
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 3,442 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 40.060000, 113.480000

Boston (BOS) to Datong (DAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China is 10,839 kilometers (6,735 miles / 5,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:54 in Boston, it's 18:54 in Datong. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,423 feet between the two airports. Datong Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Datong (DAT) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 3° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Datong Airport (DAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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