Boston to Norfolk flights
Norfolk lies 759 km (471 mi) south-west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Boston | Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 238,005 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | BOS, 4 km out | ORF, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 02108–02298 | 23501–23551 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Boston
Boston is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,083-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD, 77 km), Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED, 23 km), Worcester Regional Airport (ORH, 68 km), Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 71 km), New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 76 km).
Arriving in Norfolk
Norfolk is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF, 37 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk International Airport | ORF | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (regional) | PHF | 37 km (23 mi) | 8,003 ft | 42 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Norfolk from Boston?
759 km (471 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Boston.
How long does it take to get from Boston to Norfolk by air?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and Norfolk?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Boston to Norfolk flights?
Typically Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF); Norfolk also has PHF.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.