BOS
Boston
United States
12,433 km
7,725 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
12,433 km
7,725 mi / 6,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
107°
east southeast

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BOS VRU
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code BOS VRU
ICAO Code KBOS FAVB
City Boston Vyrburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Boston (BOS) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 12,433 kilometers (7,725 miles / 6,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:09 in Boston, it's 00:09 in Vyrburg. 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 3,901 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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