Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely featureless ocean regardless of side, but the left side also offers better views of southern Greenland's ice sheet and coastal fjords during the northern great circle routing, and picks up the Irish and Scottish coastlines on approach to Europe.
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Flight Path
Boston to Berlin is 3,785 miles (6,091 km), a flight of about 7 hours 30 minutes.
The great circle route arcs north over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the North Atlantic passing south of Greenland or over its southern tip depending on winds, crosses Iceland's airspace or passes south of it, then tracks over Scotland or Ireland, the North Sea, and into northern Germany. Left-side passengers may glimpse the Newfoundland coastline, southern Greenland's icecap edge and fjords, and potentially the Scottish Highlands or Danish coast on descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTLogan's primary departure runway for transatlantic flights is typically 33L/33R heading northwest, or 22L/22R heading southwest. On a northeast-bound transatlantic departure climbing out over the harbor, the left side gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin. If departing on runway 09, left side still captures the city core and Cambridge.
Landing at BER
LEFTBER's primary ILS approaches are runway 25L/25R from the east, meaning the aircraft tracks westbound on final. The left side faces south, giving views over central Berlin including Tempelhof, Neukölln, and the city center. The right side faces north toward the less distinctive eastern suburbs.
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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 Berlin Brandenburg (BER)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Berlin. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely featureless ocean regardless of side, but the left side also offers better views of southern Greenland's ice sheet and coastal fjords during the northern great circle routing, and picks up the Irish and Scottish coastlines on approach to Europe.
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 Left side for the best views. Logan's primary departure runway for transatlantic flights is typically 33L/33R heading northwest, or 22L/22R heading southwest. On a northeast-bound transatlantic departure climbing out over the harbor, the left side gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin. If departing on runway 09, left side still captures the city core and Cambridge. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor islands, downtown Boston skyline (Prudential Tower, Hancock), Charles River and Cambridge, Quincy Bay to the south.
What can I see when landing at Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
When landing at Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. BER's primary ILS approaches are runway 25L/25R from the east, meaning the aircraft tracks westbound on final. The left side faces south, giving views over central Berlin including Tempelhof, Neukölln, and the city center. The right side faces north toward the less distinctive eastern suburbs. Notable sights include: Berlin city center (TV Tower at Alexanderplatz, Tiergarten park), former Tempelhof Airport circular structure, Müggelsee lake to the southeast, Spree River winding through the city.
How long is the flight from Boston to Berlin?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) takes about 7 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,785 miles (6,091 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Berlin flight path pass over?
The great circle route arcs north over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the North Atlantic passing south of Greenland or over its southern tip depending on winds, crosses Iceland's airspace or passes south of it, then tracks over Scotland or Ireland, the North Sea, and into northern Germany. Left-side passengers may glimpse the Newfoundland coastline, southern Greenland's icecap edge and fjords, and potentially the Scottish Highlands or Danish coast on descent.