BOS
Boston
United States
11,070 km
6,878 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,070 km
6,878 mi / 5,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
84°
east

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Airport Comparison

BOS KGL
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BOS KGL
ICAO Code KBOS HRYR
City Boston Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kigali
Elevation 19 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Boston (BOS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,070 kilometers (6,878 miles / 5,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Rwanda. 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 07:06 in Boston, it's 13:06 in Kigali. With a 6-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 4,840 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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