BOS
Boston
United States
5,052 km
3,139 miles
CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Distance
5,052 km
3,139 mi / 2,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

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BOS CWL
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Cardiff International Airport
IATA Code BOS CWL
ICAO Code KBOS EGFF
City Boston Cardiff
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/New_York Europe/London
Elevation 19 ft 220 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 51.400000, -3.340000

Boston (BOS) to Cardiff (CWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom is 5,052 kilometers (3,139 miles / 2,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:14 in Boston, it's 07:14 in Cardiff. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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