BOS to PDL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 3,845 km (2,389 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PDL to BOS).
How far is it from Boston to Ponta Delgada?
The great-circle distance between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 3,845 km (2,389 mi, 2,076 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BOS to PDL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PDL is roughly east of BOS.
How is the BOS to PDL route written in code?
The pair is written BOS-PDL in IATA codes and KBOS-LPPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Boston Logan International Airport is BOS (KBOS), João Paulo II Airport is PDL (LPPD).
| BOS | PDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Boston Logan International Airport | João Paulo II Airport |
| ICAO code | KBOS | LPPD |
| Country | United States | Portugal |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 259 ft |
| Rank by connections | #61 | #538 |
KBOS starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; LPPD starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PDL sits 239 ft (73 m) higher than BOS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BOS to PDL
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 | SATA International | RZO | Air Azores | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: TP.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Boston from Ponta Delgada?
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are 3,845 km (2,389 mi, 2,076 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BOS to PDL?
A typical nonstop flight between BOS and PDL takes about 5h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PDL from BOS?
João Paulo II Airport (PDL) lies roughly east of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Which airlines fly BOS to PDL?
1 airline appear on the BOS-PDL route in the open dataset, including SATA International.
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