Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,061
miles
4,925
kilometers
2,660
nautical miles

🕐 6h 20m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (48°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,061 4,898
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,061 4,898
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,061 4,592
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,061 4,592
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,061 6,122
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,061 4,592
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?

A round trip between Boston and Edinburgh earns you 6,122 base miles - that's 24% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to EDI route connects Boston, United States with Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,061 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 48° from Boston. There is a 5 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 EDI

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) serves Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 3,061 miles (4,925 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to EDI typically take around 6h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,061 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.