Boston Logan International Airport has nonstop flights to four cities in East Asia heading into winter 2026-27: Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Beijing. All four routes are flown by Asian airlines, and Logan has no nonstop service to India, Southeast Asia or Taiwan. This guide covers each Boston Logan nonstop flight to Asia, how often it runs, the main one-stop options and the entry rules travelers should check before booking.
Key facts: Boston Logan nonstop flights to Asia
- Tokyo Narita: Japan Airlines, daily, Boeing 787
- Seoul Incheon: Korean Air, daily, Boeing 777
- Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific, daily, Airbus A350, about 15 hours 15 minutes
- Beijing Capital: Hainan Airlines, three times a week, Boeing 787
- No nonstop flights from Boston to India, Southeast Asia or Taiwan
Which Asian cities can you fly to nonstop from Boston?
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), which runs Logan, lists Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo among its international nonstop destinations. Massport notes that some routes on its list are seasonal and advises travelers to confirm schedules with the airline. Route details below come from airline schedule filings compiled by the travel sites PassRider (checked in August 2026) and AeroRoutes.
Boston to Tokyo: Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines flies daily between Boston and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport with a Boeing 787, according to PassRider. FlightQ, a schedule tracker, listed one to two Japan Airlines departures a day in its August 2026 snapshot. Narita is a hub for connections across Japan and to other cities in Asia on Japan Airlines and its oneworld partners.
Boston to Seoul: Korean Air
Korean Air operates a daily Boeing 777 between Boston and Seoul Incheon International Airport. Incheon is Korean Air’s main hub, with onward flights to cities in China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Boston to Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific’s daily Airbus A350 flight to Hong Kong is the longest scheduled nonstop from Boston, at roughly 15 hours 15 minutes, PassRider reports. The flight operates as CX812 from Hong Kong. Hong Kong International Airport offers Cathay connections to Southeast Asia, India and Australia.
Boston to Beijing: Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines flies three times a week between Beijing Capital International Airport and Boston. AeroRoutes reported in July 2026 that, for flights from Oct. 1, 2026, Hainan would keep the route nonstop in both directions rather than routing the return through Brussels. Its schedule shows flight HU730 leaving Boston at 11:55 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on a Boeing 787-9, with HU729 arriving from Beijing at 9 p.m. on the same days.
Flying to India, Southeast Asia or Taiwan from Boston
Massachusetts has about 131,000 residents of Asian Indian descent, according to Census Bureau estimates, but there is no nonstop flight between Boston and India. In February 2025, The Boston Globe reported that Meet Boston, the city’s tourism bureau, had met with Air India and that Massport was in discussions with the airline. No Boston route has been announced as of Oct. 25, 2026.
Travelers to India, Southeast Asia and other parts of South Asia typically connect through one of three Gulf hubs with daily nonstops from Logan: Emirates to Dubai, Qatar Airways to Doha and Etihad Airways to Abu Dhabi. Other common routings connect through Tokyo, Seoul or Hong Kong on the nonstops above, through European hubs, or through U.S. West Coast gateways.
Entry rules to check before you fly
Entry requirements depend on your citizenship. For U.S. passport holders, the State Department’s country pages say:
- Japan: No visa is required for tourist or business stays of under 90 days. Your passport must be valid for your entire stay, and the State Department points travelers to Visit Japan Web to complete arrival procedures ahead of time. The State Department rates Japan Level 1, “Exercise normal precautions.”
- Mainland China: In general, travelers must get a visa before arriving, with limited visa-free and transit exceptions. Passports must be valid at least six months beyond arrival with two blank pages. The State Department’s advisory for China is Level 2, “Exercise increased caution,” updated Oct. 19, 2026, and it specifically warns that U.S. citizens of Chinese heritage may face added scrutiny and that China does not recognize dual nationality.
- South Korea and Hong Kong: Rules differ from mainland China and change periodically, so check the State Department’s pages and the airline before departure.
Travelers who are not U.S. citizens should check the consulate of each destination and any transit country.
Getting to Logan
Our guide to Logan Airport improvements in 2026 covers terminal projects, and residents of Quincy and Malden can find more about their communities in our Asian community resources guide. Families planning winter trips can also check our Lunar New Year 2027 Boston events guide before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Does Boston have nonstop flights to Asia?
Yes. Logan has nonstop flights to Tokyo Narita (Japan Airlines), Seoul Incheon (Korean Air), Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific) and Beijing Capital (Hainan Airlines).
Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to India?
No. Travelers usually connect through Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Europe or an East Asian hub.
What is the longest flight from Boston?
Cathay Pacific’s Boston to Hong Kong flight, at about 15 hours 15 minutes.
Related reading
Sources
- Massport: International nonstop destinations from Boston Logan
- U.S. State Department: Japan country information
- U.S. State Department: China country information and travel advisory
- PassRider: International nonstop flights from Boston
- AeroRoutes: Hainan Airlines Boston service changes from October 2026
Additional sources
- The Boston Globe: Boston tourism officials want nonstop flights to and from India (Feb. 3, 2025)
- FlightQ: Direct flights from BOS to Asia
- U.S. Census Bureau: Table B02015, Asian groups in Massachusetts (ACS 2024 5-year)
- U.S. State Department: Travel advisories
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Travel information for U.S. citizens
Photo: A Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 departs Runway 33L at Boston Logan, February 2025, by 4300streetcar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 (cropped).
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