Heading north from Washington, most private flights leave Dulles; Baltimore/Washington is closer for Annapolis and the Maryland suburbs. In Boston, Hanscom Field lands you near Lexington and Concord and within easy reach of Cambridge, while Logan is the pick for downtown and the Seaport. Spring brings commencement weeks at the Boston and Cambridge universities, autumn brings the foliage, and in summer many trips continue to Cape Cod and the islands. Washington and Boston keep the same time.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dulles International | IAD / KIAD | departure · 651 km to BED | The usual jet airport for private flights to Washington, in Northern Virginia near Tysons and Reston, about 25 miles from downtown. |
| Baltimore/Washington International | BWI / KBWI | departure · 582 km to BED | Airline airport between Baltimore and Washington with private terminals; suits Annapolis, Baltimore and the Maryland suburbs. Main runway 10/28, 3,201 m. |
| Reagan Washington National | DCA / KDCA | departure · 630 km to BED | Closest airport to downtown Washington, but private flights are allowed only under a special TSA security program, so most private trips use Dulles instead. |
| Hanscom Field, Bedford | BED / KBED | arrival | Boston's main business-aviation airport, northwest of the city near Lexington and Concord; no scheduled airline traffic and easy access to Route 128. |
| Boston Logan International | BOS / KBOS | arrival · 663 km from IAD | Boston's main airline airport, closest to downtown and the Seaport; private flights use it too, though many prefer Hanscom Field. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 651 km |
|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. The flight time on this page, 1 h 05, is the median for business jets of all classes in a Flightradar24 sample, 15 September to 13 October 2026.
8-9 passengers, 5,926 km of published range: 9.1 times this route.
See the aircraft ›6-7 passengers, 2,987 km of published range: 4.6 times this route.
See the aircraft ›Types seen on this route in a Flightradar24 sample, 15 September to 13 October 2026, among flights with both airports recorded. Seats and range as published in the aircraft guide on this site.
| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| May and early June | Commencement weeks in Boston and Cambridge fill hotels and the airports. | Book as soon as the ceremony date is known. |
| July and August | Summer weekends on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. | Ask us to quote a direct flight to the island instead of a stop in Boston. |
Your dates and group size for Boston.