BOS
Boston
United States
12,949 km
8,046 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
12,949 km
8,046 mi / 6,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOS UNE
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code BOS UNE
ICAO Code KBOS FXQN
City Boston Qacha's Nek
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 19 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Boston (BOS) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 12,949 kilometers (8,046 miles / 6,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Lesotho. 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 07:40 in Boston, it's 14:40 in Qacha's Nek. With a 7-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 6,081 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 306° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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