BOS
Boston
United States
11,484 km
7,136 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
11,484 km
7,136 mi / 6,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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BOS NYK
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code BOS NYK
ICAO Code KBOS HKNY
City Boston Nanyuki
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 19 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Boston (BOS) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 11,484 kilometers (7,136 miles / 6,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Kenya. 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 18:13 in Boston, it's 02:13 in Nanyuki. With a 8-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 6,231 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nanyuki (NYK) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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