BOS
Boston
United States
15,313 km
9,515 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
15,313 km
9,515 mi / 8,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
245°
west southwest

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BOS ZQN
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code BOS ZQN
ICAO Code KBOS NZQN
City Boston Queenstown
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 19 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Boston (BOS) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 15,313 kilometers (9,515 miles / 8,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:27 in Boston, it's 00:27 in Queenstown. With a 18-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 1,152 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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