While the landing approach favors the left side for Niagara Falls, the takeoff from Boston offers more sustained scenic interest over a longer portion of the flight. Right-side seats capture Boston Harbor and the Atlantic coast during departure, and maintain decent views of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains during the westbound cruise.
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Flight Path
Boston to Buffalo is 394 miles (635 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hudson River valley (visible during cruise west of New York City), Catskill Mountains (low, forested ridges in upstate New York), Finger Lakes region (long, narrow glacial lakes in central New York), Lake Ontario (visible on the northern horizon as the flight approaches Buffalo)
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Boston Harbor, the Atlantic coastline, and the Blue Hills to the southwest as the aircraft climbs westbound. Left side faces inland over less distinctive terrain.
Landing at BUF
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of Niagara Falls and the Niagara River gorge during the descent approach from the east. The falls and gorge are dramatic and unmissable from the left side as the aircraft descends toward Buffalo Niagara.
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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 Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Buffalo. While the landing approach favors the left side for Niagara Falls, the takeoff from Boston offers more sustained scenic interest over a longer portion of the flight. Right-side seats capture Boston Harbor and the Atlantic coast during departure, and maintain decent views of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains during the westbound cruise.
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 offer views of Boston Harbor, the Atlantic coastline, and the Blue Hills to the southwest as the aircraft climbs westbound. Left side faces inland over less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor with its islands, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Blue Hills Reservation (southwest), Massachusetts Bay.
What can I see when landing at Buffalo Niagara International in Buffalo?
When landing at Buffalo Niagara International (BUF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Niagara Falls and the Niagara River gorge during the descent approach from the east. The falls and gorge are dramatic and unmissable from the left side as the aircraft descends toward Buffalo Niagara. Notable sights include: Niagara Falls and Niagara River gorge, Lake Ontario (distant), Niagara Escarpment, Lewiston-Queenston area.
How long is the flight from Boston to Buffalo?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 394 miles (635 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Buffalo flight path pass over?
Hudson River valley (visible during cruise west of New York City), Catskill Mountains (low, forested ridges in upstate New York), Finger Lakes region (long, narrow glacial lakes in central New York), Lake Ontario (visible on the northern horizon as the flight approaches Buffalo)