Philadelphia to Boston flights
Boston lies 435 km (271 mi) north-east of Philadelphia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 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.
| Philadelphia | Boston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 653,833 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | BOS, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 02108–02298 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 47 km), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 49 km), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY, 75 km), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 81 km), Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV, 95 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,083 ft | 20 ft |
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | PVD | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,700 ft | 55 ft |
| Laurence G Hanscom Field (regional) | BED | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,011 ft | 133 ft |
| Worcester Regional Airport (regional) | ORH | 68 km (42 mi) | 7,001 ft | 1,009 ft |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (regional) | MHT | 71 km (44 mi) | 9,250 ft | 266 ft |
| New Bedford Regional Airport (regional) | EWB | 76 km (47 mi) | 5,400 ft | 80 ft |
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Staying in Boston
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Common questions
How far is Boston from Philadelphia?
435 km (271 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Boston by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Boston?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Boston flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); Boston also has PVD, BED, ORH, MHT, EWB.
Where can I stay in Boston?
Our booking partner lists 386 places to stay in Boston, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.