Boston (BOS) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,256
miles
5,240
kilometers
2,829
nautical miles

🕐 6h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,256 5,210
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,256 5,210
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,256 4,884
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,256 4,884
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,256 6,512
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,256 4,884
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?

This long-haul flight covers 3,256 miles across 7 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to LHR route connects Boston, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,256 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 53° 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 3,256 miles (5,240 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to LHR typically take around 6h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,256 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.