Boston to Karpathos is 4,991 miles (8,032 km), a flight of about 10 hours.
While takeoff offers good Atlantic views, the landing approach over the Aegean and Dodecanese islands provides more dramatic and colorful scenery—turquoise waters, multiple islands, and Mediterranean geology are more visually distinctive than the New England coast.
Flight Path
Transatlantic crossing over the North Atlantic (no landmarks visible for roughly 6 hours); European landfall over Portugal or Spain; Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean coast; southern France and Italy; Tyrrhenian Sea; Sicily and southern Italy visible during descent phase; final approach crosses the central Aegean Sea with views of multiple Greek islands including Crete (to the south) and the Dodecanese chain.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Atlantic coastline and Boston Harbor as the aircraft climbs northeast over water. You'll see the irregular New England coast with its inlets and islands receding beneath you.
Landing at AOK
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Dodecanese islands and the Aegean Sea approach to Karpathos. You'll see the island chain and surrounding turquoise waters as you descend toward the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Karpathos (AOK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Karpathos. While takeoff offers good Atlantic views, the landing approach over the Aegean and Dodecanese islands provides more dramatic and colorful scenery—turquoise waters, multiple islands, and Mediterranean geology are more visually distinctive than the New England coast.
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. Right-side seats capture the Atlantic coastline and Boston Harbor as the aircraft climbs northeast over water. You'll see the irregular New England coast with its inlets and islands receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor islands, Atlantic coastline, Cape Cod (distant), New England rocky shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Karpathos in Karpathos?
When landing at Karpathos (AOK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Dodecanese islands and the Aegean Sea approach to Karpathos. You'll see the island chain and surrounding turquoise waters as you descend toward the runway. Notable sights include: Karpathos island, Aegean Sea, neighboring Kassos island, Rhodes island (distant).
How long is the flight from Boston to Karpathos?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Karpathos (AOK) takes about 10 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 4,991 miles (8,032 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Karpathos flight path pass over?
Transatlantic crossing over the North Atlantic (no landmarks visible for roughly 6 hours); European landfall over Portugal or Spain; Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean coast; southern France and Italy; Tyrrhenian Sea; Sicily and southern Italy visible during descent phase; final approach crosses the central Aegean Sea with views of multiple Greek islands including Crete (to the south) and the Dodecanese chain.