Boston to Queens flights
Queens lies 297 km (185 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 8 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 | Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | BOS, 4 km out | JFK, 7 km out |
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 Queens
Queens is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 28 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 27 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 44 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 7 km (4 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 44 km (27 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
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Staying in Queens
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 124,585 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Queens from Boston?
297 km (185 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Boston.
How long does it take to get from Boston to Queens by air?
About 1 h 8 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 Queens?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Boston to Queens flights?
Typically Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); Queens also has LGA, EWR, TEB, HPN, ISP.
Where can I stay in Queens?
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.