Distance From Laurence G Hanscom Field to Shannon Airport, BED - SNN Distance

The distance from Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 2895 miles or 4658 kilometers or 2514 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

---

How long does it take to travel from Bedford ( United States ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bedford and Shannon takes around 6 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford, United States to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 6 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BED - SNN

Kilometers		4658 km
Statute Miles		2895 miles
Nautical Miles		2514 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 39 minutes

Laurence G Hanscom Field to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - BED to SNN Flight Path

Location of Laurence G Hanscom Field & Shannon Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bedford to Shannon nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bedford, United States and Shannon, Ireland. .

Nonstop flight route between Bedford, United States and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BED - SNN

Time difference between Bedford (United States) and Shannon (Ireland) is 4 Hours.
Shannon time is 4 Hours ahead of Bedford.

Location	Local Time
Bedford (United States)	2026-03-17, 04:20:12 EDT
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-03-17, 08:20:12 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED / KBED) Bedford, United States

Destination

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland