BOS
Boston
United States
14,165 km
8,801 miles
GAN
Gan
Maldives
Distance
14,165 km
8,801 mi / 7,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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BOS GAN
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Gan International Airport
IATA Code BOS GAN
ICAO Code KBOS VRMG
City Boston Gan
Country United States Maldives
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Maldives
Elevation 19 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -0.690000, 73.160000

Boston (BOS) to Gan (GAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives is 14,165 kilometers (8,801 miles / 7,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Maldives. 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 06:40 in Boston, it's 16:40 in Gan. With a 10-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 Gan (GAN) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Gan International Airport (GAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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