BOS
Boston
United States
4,955 km
3,079 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
4,955 km
3,079 mi / 2,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
41°
northeast

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BOS SCS
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code BOS SCS
ICAO Code KBOS EGPM
City Boston Shetland Islands
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/New_York Europe/London
Elevation 19 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 60.430000, -1.300000

Boston (BOS) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 4,955 kilometers (3,079 miles / 2,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 17:06 in Boston, it's 22:06 in Shetland Islands. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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