BOS
Boston
United States
11,006 km
6,839 miles
KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
Distance
11,006 km
6,839 mi / 5,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
85°
east

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BOS KME
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kamembe Airport
IATA Code BOS KME
ICAO Code KBOS HRZA
City Boston Kamembe
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kigali
Elevation 19 ft 5,192 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -2.460000, 28.910000

Boston (BOS) to Kamembe (KME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda is 11,006 kilometers (6,839 miles / 5,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 00:24 in Boston, it's 07:24 in Kamembe. With a 7-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 5,173 feet between the two airports. Kamembe 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 Kamembe (KME) 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 Kamembe Airport (KME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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