The right side strings together three major skyline views — Boston at takeoff, a close pass by New York City during cruise, and Baltimore on landing — plus glimpses of the Hudson River and Chesapeake Bay. The left side is dominated by open Atlantic Ocean and featureless coastal plain for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Boston to Baltimore is 369 miles (594 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Long Island Sound and the New York City skyline near the flight path, the Hudson River mouth, New Jersey coastal plain, and the Delaware River near Philadelphia before descending toward the Chesapeake Bay.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
RIGHTDeparting BOS toward the southwest, the right side of the aircraft faces northwest during the initial turn, putting downtown Boston's skyline, the Charles River, and Back Bay in view just after liftoff. The left side mostly shows open harbor water and the flat South Shore.
Landing at BWI
RIGHTOn approach into BWI from the north, the aircraft's right side faces west toward Baltimore's Inner Harbor skyline and the wide waters of the upper Chesapeake Bay, while the left side looks over flat, featureless Maryland farmland.
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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 Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Baltimore. The right side strings together three major skyline views — Boston at takeoff, a close pass by New York City during cruise, and Baltimore on landing — plus glimpses of the Hudson River and Chesapeake Bay. The left side is dominated by open Atlantic Ocean and featureless coastal plain for most of the flight.
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. Departing BOS toward the southwest, the right side of the aircraft faces northwest during the initial turn, putting downtown Boston's skyline, the Charles River, and Back Bay in view just after liftoff. The left side mostly shows open harbor water and the flat South Shore. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River, Back Bay/Prudential Tower, Boston Harbor islands.
What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into BWI from the north, the aircraft's right side faces west toward Baltimore's Inner Harbor skyline and the wide waters of the upper Chesapeake Bay, while the left side looks over flat, featureless Maryland farmland. Notable sights include: Baltimore Inner Harbor skyline, Patapsco River estuary, Chesapeake Bay shoreline, Baltimore-Washington Parkway corridor.
How long is the flight from Boston to Baltimore?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 369 miles (594 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Baltimore flight path pass over?
Long Island Sound and the New York City skyline near the flight path, the Hudson River mouth, New Jersey coastal plain, and the Delaware River near Philadelphia before descending toward the Chesapeake Bay.