BOS
Boston
United States
11,238 km
6,983 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
11,238 km
6,983 mi / 6,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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BOS KTL
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code BOS KTL
ICAO Code KBOS HKKT
City Boston Kitale
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 19 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 0.970000, 34.960000

Boston (BOS) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 11,238 kilometers (6,983 miles / 6,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 19:10 in Boston, it's 03:10 in Kitale. 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 6,051 feet between the two airports. Kitale 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 Kitale (KTL) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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