BOS
Boston
United States
5,862 km
3,642 miles
RKE
Copenhagen
Denmark
Distance
5,862 km
3,642 mi / 3,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

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BOS RKE
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Copenhagen Roskilde Airport
IATA Code BOS RKE
ICAO Code KBOS EKRK
City Boston Copenhagen
Country United States Denmark
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation 19 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 55.590000, 12.130000

Boston (BOS) to Copenhagen (RKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) in Copenhagen, Denmark is 5,862 kilometers (3,642 miles / 3,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Denmark. 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 20:30 in Boston, it's 02:30 in Copenhagen. 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 Copenhagen (RKE) 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 Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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