BOS
Boston
United States
11,917 km
7,405 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
11,917 km
7,405 mi / 6,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
95°
east

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BOS LUN
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code BOS LUN
ICAO Code KBOS FLKK
City Boston Lusaka
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 19 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Boston (BOS) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 11,917 kilometers (7,405 miles / 6,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Zambia. 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 23:03 in Boston, it's 06:03 in Lusaka. 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 3,760 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 310° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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