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. While the left side wins at takeoff with Boston's skyline and harbor, the right side tracks the Connecticut coastline, Long Island Sound, and then the New Jersey and Delaware shorelines during the cruise portion before delivering the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore on approach. The right side has more sustained water and coastal scenery across the full 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 Left side for the best views. Logan's most common departures head southwest on runway 22L/22R or east on runway 33L. On a southwest departure, the left side gets Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin as the aircraft banks. Even on easterly departures, the left side captures the harbor islands and the city core as you turn south. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, downtown Boston skyline (Financial District and Back Bay), Charles River and Cambridge, Quincy Bay.
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. BWI's primary arrival runways are 28 and 33L/33R, meaning aircraft typically approach from the east or southeast. On the runway 28 approach, the right side looks north and captures the Chesapeake Bay, the Patapsco River, and the Baltimore Inner Harbor as you descend. The right side consistently gets the water and city views on the most common approach paths. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore, Patapsco River, Annapolis and the Bay Bridge in the distance.
How long is the flight from Boston to Baltimore?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes.
What does the Boston to Baltimore flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest along the New England and Mid-Atlantic coast. Notable features include the Connecticut shoreline and Long Island Sound, the New York metro area visible to the right in the distance, the New Jersey coast and Delaware Bay, and the broad mouth of the Chesapeake Bay as you begin descent. The flight stays largely over or near the coastal plain, so water features are the dominant visual theme throughout.