Airport Comparison
| BOS | RKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport | Aratika Nord Airport |
| IATA Code | BOS | RKA |
| ICAO Code | KBOS | NTKK |
| City | Boston | N/A |
| Country | United States | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 19 ft | 10 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.360000, -71.010000 | -15.490000, -145.470000 |
Boston (BOS) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 9,939 kilometers (6,176 miles / 5,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.
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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:52 in Boston, it's 15:52 in Aratika Nord Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.