BOS
Boston
United States
12,003 km
7,458 miles
JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
Distance
12,003 km
7,458 mi / 6,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

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BOS JOM
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Njombe Airport
IATA Code BOS JOM
ICAO Code KBOS HTNJ
City Boston Njombe
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 19 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -9.350000, 34.800000

Boston (BOS) to Njombe (JOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania is 12,003 kilometers (7,458 miles / 6,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Tanzania. 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 20:24 in Boston, it's 04:24 in Njombe. 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 6,381 feet between the two airports. Njombe 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 Njombe (JOM) 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 Njombe Airport (JOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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