BOS
Boston
United States
4,005 km
2,489 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
4,005 km
2,489 mi / 2,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
296°
west northwest

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BOS SEA
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BOS SEA
ICAO Code KBOS KSEA
City Boston Seattle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 19 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 47.450000, -122.310000

Boston (BOS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 4,005 kilometers (2,489 miles / 2,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Boston, it's 21:59 in Seattle. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 79° (east 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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