Airport Comparison
| BOS | RIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport | Rifle Garfield County Airport |
| IATA Code | BOS | RIL |
| ICAO Code | KBOS | KRIL |
| City | Boston | Rifle |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 19 ft | 5,537 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.360000, -71.010000 | 39.530000, -107.730000 |
Boston (BOS) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 3,076 kilometers (1,911 miles / 1,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 277°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 18:44 in Boston, it's 16:44 in Rifle.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,518 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 72° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.