BOS
Boston
United States
5,541 km
3,443 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
5,541 km
3,443 mi / 2,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

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BOS RTM
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code BOS RTM
ICAO Code KBOS EHRD
City Boston Rotterdam
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 19 ft -15 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 51.960000, 4.440000

Boston (BOS) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 5,541 kilometers (3,443 miles / 2,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Netherlands. 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 05:43 in Boston, it's 11:43 in Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam (RTM) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 291° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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