BOS
Boston
United States
8,946 km
5,559 miles
DLA
Douala
Cameroon
Distance
8,946 km
5,559 mi / 4,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
93°
east

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BOS DLA
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Douala International Airport
IATA Code BOS DLA
ICAO Code KBOS FKKD
City Boston Douala
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Douala
Elevation 19 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 4.010000, 9.720000

Boston (BOS) to Douala (DLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon is 8,946 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Cameroon. 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 16:38 in Boston, it's 22:38 in Douala. With a 6-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 Douala (DLA) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 312° (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 Douala International Airport (DLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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