BOS
Boston
United States
11,048 km
6,865 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
11,048 km
6,865 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
338°
north northwest

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BOS UKB
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code BOS UKB
ICAO Code KBOS RJBE
City Boston Kobe
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 19 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 34.630000, 135.220000

Boston (BOS) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 11,048 kilometers (6,865 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 04:53 in Boston, it's 18:53 in Kobe. 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 Kobe (UKB) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 19° (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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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