flights.net BOS → LHR
- Distance
- 3,256 mi
- Carriers
- 4
Logan International Airport (BOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a transatlantic route of about 3,256 miles. A major New England gateway to London where British Airways and Virgin meet Delta and American on modern widebodies. Boston to London carries academic, biotech, and financial travelers across the Atlantic.
Connecting Boston, United States with London, United Kingdom, this is one of the more travelled transatlantic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 3,256-mile sector nonstop in about 7h 01m. Departures use Logan International Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for JetBlue, Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at London Heathrow Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the BOS–LHR sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Logan International Airport (BOS) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3,256 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 7h 01m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A330 |
| Market | transatlantic |
Carriers on this route
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines operate nonstop service from Boston to London. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- British Airways (BA)
- Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- American Airlines (AA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A330 between Boston and London. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
May, June, and September deliver mild London weather and fares below the summer peak. Boston's foliage season adds appeal in early October.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Logan International Airport (BOS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Boston to London route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for BOS–LHR where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Boston to London?
- Logan International Airport (BOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 3,256 miles (5,240 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 7h 01m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Boston to London?
- British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from Logan International Airport (BOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- What aircraft are used on the BOS to LHR route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 on the Boston–London route.
- When is the best time to fly from Boston to London?
- May, June, and September deliver mild London weather and fares below the summer peak. Boston's foliage season adds appeal in early October.
- Is BOS to LHR a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Logan International Airport (BOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the BOS to LHR route connect?
- This route links Boston, United States with London, United Kingdom.
- Which airports does the Boston to London route use?
- Flights depart Logan International Airport (BOS/KBOS) in Boston and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.