BOS
Boston
United States
9,573 km
5,948 miles
HEK
Heihe
China
Distance
9,573 km
5,948 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
348°
north northwest

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BOS HEK
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Heihe Airport
IATA Code BOS HEK
ICAO Code KBOS ZYHE
City Boston Heihe
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 8,530 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 50.170000, 127.310000

Boston (BOS) to Heihe (HEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China is 9,573 kilometers (5,948 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 18:18 in Boston, it's 07:18 in Heihe. 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 8,511 feet between the two airports. Heihe 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 Heihe (HEK) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 Heihe Airport (HEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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