BOS
Boston
United States
11,367 km
7,063 miles
KEY
Kericho
Kenya
Distance
11,367 km
7,063 mi / 6,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east

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BOS KEY
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kericho Airport
IATA Code BOS KEY
ICAO Code KBOS HKKR
City Boston Kericho
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 19 ft 6,562 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -0.420000, 35.250000

Boston (BOS) to Kericho (KEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya is 11,367 kilometers (7,063 miles / 6,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Kenya. 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 16:37 in Boston, it's 00:37 in Kericho. 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 6,543 feet between the two airports. Kericho 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 Kericho (KEY) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 313° (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 Kericho Airport (KEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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