flights.net LHR → BOS
- Distance
- 3,256 mi
- Carriers
- 4
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Logan International Airport (BOS) is a transatlantic route of about 3,256 miles. The westbound leg connecting London with New England's academic and life-sciences hub on competitive widebody service. London to Boston blends university, research, and corporate traffic year-round.
Connecting London, United Kingdom with Boston, United States, 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 London Heathrow Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for British Airways, Virgin Atlantic; arrivals land at Logan International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors JetBlue, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the LHR–BOS sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Logan International Airport (BOS) |
|---|---|
| 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 London to Boston. 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 London and Boston. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Late spring and early fall balance comfortable Boston weather with lower fares. Summer is peak for transatlantic leisure demand.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Logan International Airport (BOS) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the London to Boston 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 LHR–BOS 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 London to Boston?
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Logan International Airport (BOS) is about 3,256 miles (5,240 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 7h 01m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from London to Boston?
- British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Logan International Airport (BOS).
- What aircraft are used on the LHR to BOS route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 on the London–Boston route.
- When is the best time to fly from London to Boston?
- Late spring and early fall balance comfortable Boston weather with lower fares. Summer is peak for transatlantic leisure demand.
- Is LHR to BOS a nonstop flight?
- Yes. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Logan International Airport (BOS) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the LHR to BOS route connect?
- This route links London, United Kingdom with Boston, United States.
- Which airports does the London to Boston route use?
- Flights depart London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS/KBOS) in Boston.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.