BOS
Boston
United States
9,015 km
5,602 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
9,015 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BOS NQZ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code BOS NQZ
ICAO Code KBOS UACC
City Boston Astana
Country United States Kazakhstan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Almaty
Elevation 19 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 51.020000, 71.470000

Boston (BOS) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 9,015 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 02:24 in Boston, it's 12:24 in Astana. With a 10-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 1,147 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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