BOS
Boston
United States
9,764 km
6,067 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
9,764 km
6,067 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
338°
north northwest

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BOS RIS
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code BOS RIS
ICAO Code KBOS RJER
City Boston Rishiri
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 19 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 45.240000, 141.190000

Boston (BOS) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 9,764 kilometers (6,067 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Japan. 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 07:30 in Boston, it's 21:30 in Rishiri. With a 14-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 Rishiri (RIS) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). 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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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