Boston to London (BOS–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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B6 JetBlue
32S
9:40 PM
EDT TC
9:35 AM+1
BST
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Boston to London
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,274 mi 6h 55m nonstop +5h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

BOS–LGW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 3,274 miles in approximately 6h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BOS–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 7 32S 6h55 100%
BA British Airways 0 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32S Airbus A321 – B6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: BA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BOS to LGW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,045
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London is 5 hours ahead of Boston.
BOS: EDT · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,274 mi / 5,269 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 55m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

BOS–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to London route.
Route details
Distance3,274 mi / 5,269 km
Flight time6h 55m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 6h 55m. The route covers 3,274 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and British Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BOS to LGW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYT, YHZ, RBA, LIN, PMI, KEF, MIA, MLB, UVF, BGI, DUB, FRA, BFI, LIS, CPH, YYZ, PUJ, LHR, CDG, JFK, AMS, CUN, SNN, EDI, ZRH, BCN, MBJ, MAD, FCO, MCO, MUC, OPO, ATH, IST, TPA, TLV, DOH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 5 hours ahead of Boston.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BOS to LGW

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and British Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BOS to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to LGW ranges from 6 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,274 miles (5,269 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via YYT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.