BOS
Boston
United States
5,452 km
3,388 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
5,452 km
3,388 mi / 2,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/New_York
Heading
109°
east southeast

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BOS RAI
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code BOS RAI
ICAO Code KBOS GVNP
City Boston Praia
Country United States Cape Verde
Timezone America/New_York Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 19 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 14.920000, -23.490000

Boston (BOS) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 5,452 kilometers (3,388 miles / 2,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Cape Verde. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Boston, it's 04:25 in Praia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Praia (RAI) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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