The left side wins both the departure over Abu Dhabi's coastal islands and the arrival over Boston Harbor and skyline, plus it faces the higher-latitude portion of the great-circle route where Greenland's ice-capped terrain becomes visible during a clear stretch of cruise.
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Flight Path
Abu Dhabi to Boston is 6,668 miles (10,731 km), a flight of about 13 hours 35 minutes.
Zagros Mountains of Iran, Caucasus range, Russian steppe near the Volga, Scandinavian coastline, southern Greenland ice sheet, and the Labrador coast of Canada
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUH
LEFTDeparting AUH on the northwesterly runway, the initial climb curves over the Persian Gulf coastline, giving left-side passengers views of Abu Dhabi's man-made islands and turquoise shallows before the turn onto the transcontinental route. The right side mostly shows flat desert interior.
Landing at BOS
LEFTOn approach into Boston, the flight path over the harbor puts Boston's downtown skyline, the Charles River, and the Atlantic coastline on the left side as the aircraft lines up with the runway. The right side mainly shows suburban terrain with fewer distinct landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Boston. The left side wins both the departure over Abu Dhabi's coastal islands and the arrival over Boston Harbor and skyline, plus it faces the higher-latitude portion of the great-circle route where Greenland's ice-capped terrain becomes visible during a clear stretch of cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing AUH on the northwesterly runway, the initial climb curves over the Persian Gulf coastline, giving left-side passengers views of Abu Dhabi's man-made islands and turquoise shallows before the turn onto the transcontinental route. The right side mostly shows flat desert interior. Notable sights include: Abu Dhabi corniche and skyline, Saadiyat and Yas Islands, Persian Gulf coastline, Arabian desert fringe.
What can I see when landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Boston, the flight path over the harbor puts Boston's downtown skyline, the Charles River, and the Atlantic coastline on the left side as the aircraft lines up with the runway. The right side mainly shows suburban terrain with fewer distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, downtown Boston skyline, Charles River mouth, Atlantic coastline near Logan.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Boston?
The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 13 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,668 miles (10,731 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Abu Dhabi to Boston flight path pass over?
Zagros Mountains of Iran, Caucasus range, Russian steppe near the Volga, Scandinavian coastline, southern Greenland ice sheet, and the Labrador coast of Canada