Boston to Johannesburg - 7,863 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	7,863	+4,718	12,581 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	7,863	+4,718	12,581 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	7,863	+3,932	11,795 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	7,863	+3,932	11,795 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	7,863	+7,863	15,726 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	7,863	+3,932	11,795 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Boston to Johannesburg would take approximately 17 days compared to just 15h 29m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to JNB route connects Boston, United States with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 7,863 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 104° from Boston. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 7,863 miles (12,654 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BOS to JNB typically take around 15h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 7,863 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Boston (BOS) to Johannesburg (JNB)