BOS
Boston
United States
13,689 km
8,506 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,689 km
8,506 mi / 7,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
33°
north northeast

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BOS TRR
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code BOS TRR
ICAO Code KBOS VCCT
City Boston Trincomalee
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Colombo
Elevation 19 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 8.540000, 81.180000

Boston (BOS) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 13,689 kilometers (8,506 miles / 7,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 16:28 in Boston, it's 02:58 in Trincomalee. With a 10.5-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 Trincomalee (TRR) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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