Boston (BOS) to Oakland (OAK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,687
miles
4,324
kilometers
2,335
nautical miles

🕐 5h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 W (281°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,687 4,299
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,687 4,299
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,687 4,031
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,687 4,031
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,687 5,374
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,687 4,031
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?

Flights between Boston and Oakland follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to OAK route connects Boston, United States with Oakland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,687 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 281° 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 OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 2,687 miles (4,324 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to OAK typically take around 5h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,687 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.