BOS
Boston
United States
11,251 km
6,991 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
11,251 km
6,991 mi / 6,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

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BOS TKQ
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code BOS TKQ
ICAO Code KBOS HTKA
City Boston Kigoma
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 19 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Boston (BOS) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 11,251 kilometers (6,991 miles / 6,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Tanzania. 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 20:58 in Boston, it's 04:58 in Kigoma. 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 2,681 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 312° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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