BOS
Boston
United States
12,561 km
7,805 miles
MXZ
Meixian
China
Distance
12,561 km
7,805 mi / 6,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
353°
north

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BOS MXZ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Meixian Airport
IATA Code BOS MXZ
ICAO Code KBOS ZGMX
City Boston Meixian
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 24.350000, 116.130000

Boston (BOS) to Meixian (MXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Meixian Airport (MXZ) in Meixian, China is 12,561 kilometers (7,805 miles / 6,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:00 in Boston, it's 18:00 in Meixian. With a 13-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 Meixian (MXZ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Meixian Airport (MXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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