BOS
Boston
United States
11,041 km
6,861 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
11,041 km
6,861 mi / 5,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
65°
east northeast

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BOS JIB
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code BOS JIB
ICAO Code KBOS HDAM
City Boston Djibouti City
Country United States Djibouti
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 19 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 11.550000, 43.160000

Boston (BOS) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 11,041 kilometers (6,861 miles / 5,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Djibouti. 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 02:17 in Boston, it's 10:17 in Djibouti City. 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.

The return flight from Djibouti City (JIB) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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