BOS
Boston
United States
10,472 km
6,507 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
10,472 km
6,507 mi / 5,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

BOS ERL
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code BOS ERL
ICAO Code KBOS ZBER
City Boston Erenhot
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 43.420000, 112.100000

Boston (BOS) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 10,472 kilometers (6,507 miles / 5,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 01:32 in Boston, it's 14:32 in Erenhot. 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 3,282 feet between the two airports. Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Erenhot (ERL) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 2° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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