BOS
Boston
United States
14,513 km
9,018 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,513 km
9,018 mi / 7,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
306°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BOS KBM
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code BOS KBM
ICAO Code KBOS AYKB
City Boston N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 19 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Boston (BOS) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 14,513 kilometers (9,018 miles / 7,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Boston, it's 11:04 in Kabwum. With a 14-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 4,431 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 37° (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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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