BOS
Boston
United States
12,430 km
7,724 miles
XMI
Masasi
Tanzania
Distance
12,430 km
7,724 mi / 6,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
85°
east

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BOS XMI
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Masasi Airport
IATA Code BOS XMI
ICAO Code KBOS HTMI
City Boston Masasi
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 19 ft 1,700 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -10.730000, 38.770000

Boston (BOS) to Masasi (XMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Masasi Airport (XMI) in Masasi, Tanzania is 12,430 kilometers (7,724 miles / 6,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 21:06 in Boston, it's 05:06 in Masasi. 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 1,681 feet between the two airports. Masasi Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Masasi (XMI) 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 Masasi Airport (XMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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