BOS
Boston
United States
5,814 km
3,613 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
5,814 km
3,613 mi / 3,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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BOS XFW
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code BOS XFW
ICAO Code KBOS EDHI
City Boston Hamburg
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 19 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 53.540000, 9.840000

Boston (BOS) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 5,814 kilometers (3,613 miles / 3,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Germany. 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 18:33 in Boston, it's 00:33 in Hamburg. 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 Hamburg (XFW) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 293° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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