BOS
Boston
United States
4,963 km
3,084 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
4,963 km
3,084 mi / 2,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
42°
northeast

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BOS LWK
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code BOS LWK
ICAO Code KBOS EGET
City Boston Lerwick
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/New_York Europe/London
Elevation 19 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 60.190000, -1.240000

Boston (BOS) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 4,963 kilometers (3,084 miles / 2,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 18:29 in Boston, it's 23:29 in Lerwick. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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