BOS
Boston
United States
9,208 km
5,721 miles
ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Distance
9,208 km
5,721 mi / 4,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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BOS ISU
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Sulaymaniyah International Airport
IATA Code BOS ISU
ICAO Code KBOS ORSU
City Boston Sulaymaniyah
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 19 ft 2,494 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 35.560000, 45.320000

Boston (BOS) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq is 9,208 kilometers (5,721 miles / 4,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Iraq. 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 12:34 in Boston, it's 20:34 in Sulaymaniyah. With a 8-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 2,475 feet between the two airports. Sulaymaniyah International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 318° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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