BOS
Boston
United States
12,832 km
7,974 miles
MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
Distance
12,832 km
7,974 mi / 6,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOS MQP
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
IATA Code BOS MQP
ICAO Code KBOS FAKN
City Boston Mpumalanga
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 2,829 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -25.380000, 31.110000

Boston (BOS) to Mpumalanga (MQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa is 12,832 kilometers (7,974 miles / 6,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:09 in Boston, it's 06:09 in Mpumalanga. 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 2,810 feet between the two airports. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Mpumalanga (MQP) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 307° (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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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