BOS
Boston
United States
4,324 km
2,687 miles
OAK
Oakland
United States
Distance
4,324 km
2,687 mi / 2,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

BOS OAK
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Metro Oakland International Airport
IATA Code BOS OAK
ICAO Code KBOS KOAK
City Boston Oakland
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 19 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 37.720000, -122.220000

Boston (BOS) to Oakland (OAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States is 4,324 kilometers (2,687 miles / 2,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Boston, it's 10:55 in Oakland. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Oakland (OAK) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). 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 Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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