BOS
Boston
United States
6,168 km
3,833 miles
DRS
Dresden
Germany
Distance
6,168 km
3,833 mi / 3,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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BOS DRS
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Dresden Airport
IATA Code BOS DRS
ICAO Code KBOS EDDC
City Boston Dresden
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 19 ft 755 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 51.130000, 13.770000

Boston (BOS) to Dresden (DRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Dresden Airport (DRS) in Dresden, Germany is 6,168 kilometers (3,833 miles / 3,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Germany. 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 05:17 in Boston, it's 11:17 in Dresden. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Dresden (DRS) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 297° (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 Dresden Airport (DRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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