BOS to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3,693 km (2,295 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to BOS).
How far is it from Boston to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3,693 km (2,295 mi, 1,994 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 PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of BOS.
How is the BOS to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written BOS-PHX in IATA codes and KBOS-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Boston Logan International Airport is BOS (KBOS), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| BOS | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Boston Logan International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KBOS | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #61 | #43 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHX sits 1,115 ft (340 m) higher than BOS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BOS to PHX
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
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 Phoenix?
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 3,693 km (2,295 mi, 1,994 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BOS to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between BOS and PHX takes about 5h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from BOS?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Which airlines fly BOS to PHX?
3 airlines appear on the BOS-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, US Airways.
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