Nonstop from Boston Logan International to Los Angeles International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,605 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 5h 40m gate to gate for the 4,193 km (2,605 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and United Airlines, with about 15 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).