BOS
Boston
United States
11,795 km
7,329 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
11,795 km
7,329 mi / 6,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

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BOS KWA
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code BOS KWA
ICAO Code KBOS PKWA
City Boston Kwajalein
Country United States Marshall Islands
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 19 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 8.720000, 167.730000

Boston (BOS) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 11,795 kilometers (7,329 miles / 6,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Marshall Islands. 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 05:08 in Boston, it's 22:08 in Kwajalein. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kwajalein (KWA) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 41° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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