Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,605
miles
4,193
kilometers
2,264
nautical miles

🕐 5h 28m
Flight Time
🧭 W (273°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,605 4,168
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,605 4,168
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,605 3,908
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,605 3,908
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,605 5,210
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,605 3,908
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 Los Angeles would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 28m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to LAX route connects Boston, United States with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,605 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 273° from Boston. There is a 3 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 LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2,605 miles (4,193 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to LAX typically take around 5h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,605 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.