Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cross-country cruise, the left side also tends to offer better views of the central Rockies and Great Plains features as the route arcs slightly north of due east.
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Flight Path
Boise to New York is 2,162 miles (3,479 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
After departing Boise the route crosses the Snake River Plain, then climbs over the central Rocky Mountains of Idaho and Wyoming including the Wind River Range visible to the north. Over Wyoming and Colorado the terrain flattens into the High Plains. The route then crosses Nebraska and Iowa farmland, the Mississippi River near the Iowa-Illinois border, and the flat agricultural Midwest before picking up the Great Lakes influence over northern Indiana and Ohio. The Appalachian ridges of Pennsylvania appear as parallel forested folds roughly an hour before landing, followed by the New Jersey coastal plain and finally the New York metro area.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOI
LEFTBoise typically departs eastbound on runway 10R/10L, so the left (north) side gives you a clear look back at the Boise Front foothills and the Treasure Valley spread out below. The right side faces south toward the Snake River Plain, which is flatter and less dramatic.
Landing at JFK
LEFTJFK's primary arrival runways from the west are 22L/22R, meaning aircraft approach from the northeast over Jamaica Bay and Long Island. The left side gives you the best view of Lower Manhattan's skyline across the bay as you descend, while the right side looks out over the residential sprawl of Queens and Long Island.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Boise Air Terminal (BOI) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boise to New York. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cross-country cruise, the left side also tends to offer better views of the central Rockies and Great Plains features as the route arcs slightly north of due east.
What can I see during takeoff from Boise Air Terminal in Boise?
During takeoff from Boise Air Terminal (BOI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Boise typically departs eastbound on runway 10R/10L, so the left (north) side gives you a clear look back at the Boise Front foothills and the Treasure Valley spread out below. The right side faces south toward the Snake River Plain, which is flatter and less dramatic. Notable sights include: Boise Front foothills, Treasure Valley agricultural patchwork, Lucky Peak Reservoir to the southeast, Bogus Basin ski area terrain on the ridge above the city.
What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?
When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK's primary arrival runways from the west are 22L/22R, meaning aircraft approach from the northeast over Jamaica Bay and Long Island. The left side gives you the best view of Lower Manhattan's skyline across the bay as you descend, while the right side looks out over the residential sprawl of Queens and Long Island. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline across Jamaica Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge wetlands directly below on approach, Brooklyn waterfront.
How long is the flight from Boise to New York?
The flight from Boise Air Terminal (BOI) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,162 miles (3,479 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boise to New York flight path pass over?
After departing Boise the route crosses the Snake River Plain, then climbs over the central Rocky Mountains of Idaho and Wyoming including the Wind River Range visible to the north. Over Wyoming and Colorado the terrain flattens into the High Plains. The route then crosses Nebraska and Iowa farmland, the Mississippi River near the Iowa-Illinois border, and the flat agricultural Midwest before picking up the Great Lakes influence over northern Indiana and Ohio. The Appalachian ridges of Pennsylvania appear as parallel forested folds roughly an hour before landing, followed by the New Jersey coastal plain and finally the New York metro area.