About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Kirtland A.f.b.. The right side wins overall. The Boston Harbor and skyline departure is genuinely spectacular, and across the mid-flight the right side tracks slightly south, offering better views of the southern Rockies foothills approaching New Mexico. The Sandia Mountains on landing are better from the left, but the departure experience on the right is the stronger of the two highlights.
What can I see during takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Logan's most common westbound departures use runway 22L/22R heading southwest, or runway 33L/33R heading northwest. On a westbound departure, the right side gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin as you climb out over the city. Left side faces the open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor islands, downtown Boston skyline, Charles River and Cambridge, Fenway Park area.
What can I see when landing at Albuquerque International Sunport in Kirtland A.f.b.?
When landing at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. ABQ typically lands on runway 26 (heading west) or runway 21 (heading southwest). On approach from the east, the left side faces south toward the Sandia Mountains — the dramatic 10,678-foot granite escarpment that rises abruptly 5,000 feet above the city. The right side looks north over the high desert plateau with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Sandia Mountains escarpment, Rio Grande valley corridor, Albuquerque urban grid, Kirtland Air Force Base.
How long is the flight from Boston to Kirtland A.f.b.?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes westbound.
What does the Boston to Kirtland A.f.b. flight path pass over?
The flight crosses upstate New York and Pennsylvania, then the flat agricultural plains of Ohio and Indiana give way to the Missouri and Mississippi River valleys. Over Kansas and eastern Colorado the terrain rises gradually onto the High Plains. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains appear on the southern horizon approaching New Mexico, and the Rio Grande rift valley becomes visible on descent into Albuquerque.