BOS
Boston
United States
4,633 km
2,879 miles
GWY
Galway
Ireland
Distance
4,633 km
2,879 mi / 2,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

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BOS GWY
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Galway Airport
IATA Code BOS GWY
ICAO Code KBOS EICM
City Boston Galway
Country United States Ireland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Dublin
Elevation 19 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 53.300000, -8.940000

Boston (BOS) to Galway (GWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland is 4,633 kilometers (2,879 miles / 2,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Ireland. 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 06:08 in Boston, it's 11:08 in Galway. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Galway (GWY) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 281° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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