BOS
Boston
United States
11,160 km
6,935 miles
GID
Gitega
Burundi
Distance
11,160 km
6,935 mi / 6,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
85°
east

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BOS GID
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Gitega Airport
IATA Code BOS GID
ICAO Code KBOS HBBE
City Boston Gitega
Country United States Burundi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 19 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -3.420000, 29.910000

Boston (BOS) to Gitega (GID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi is 11,160 kilometers (6,935 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Burundi. 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 19:30 in Boston, it's 02:30 in Gitega. 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 5,722 feet between the two airports. Gitega Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gitega (GID) 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 Gitega Airport (GID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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