BOS
Boston
United States
2,586 km
1,607 miles
HOU
Houston
United States
Distance
2,586 km
1,607 mi / 1,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
245°
west southwest

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BOS HOU
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport William P Hobby Airport
IATA Code BOS HOU
ICAO Code KBOS KHOU
City Boston Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 19 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 29.650000, -95.280000

Boston (BOS) to Houston (HOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States is 2,586 kilometers (1,607 miles / 1,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 07:50 in Boston, it's 06:50 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (HOU) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 50° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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