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Route Reference

San Francisco to Boston

SFO
San Francisco
BOS
Boston
Distance4,341 km / 2,697 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 5.1 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/New_York

Airlines Based in United States or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*SFOBOS HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair SFOBOS tells you the flight departs San Francisco and arrives in Boston.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is San Francisco from Boston?

San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 4,341 km (2,697 miles) from Boston (BOS).

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Boston?

A nonstop flight from SFO to BOS takes roughly 5.1 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Boston?

San Francisco is on America/Los_Angeles and Boston is on America/New_York — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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