BOS
Boston
United States
12,872 km
7,998 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
12,872 km
7,998 mi / 6,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
107°
east southeast

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BOS PEL
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code BOS PEL
ICAO Code KBOS FXPG
City Boston Pelaneng
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 19 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -29.120000, 28.510000

Boston (BOS) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 12,872 kilometers (7,998 miles / 6,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Lesotho. 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 12:31 in Boston, it's 19:31 in Pelaneng. 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 7,181 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng 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 Pelaneng (PEL) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 306° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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