About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Paris. The left side wins overall. While the right side has the better Boston departure view, the left side delivers the more spectacular and memorable experience: a direct view of Paris on descent, including the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and La Défense. The transatlantic cruise portion offers little differentiation between sides, so the landing view is the deciding factor.
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. Logan's most common departure on runway 22L/22R sends the aircraft southwest over Boston Harbor and the city. The right side gets a clear look at downtown Boston, the Charles River, and Cambridge before the aircraft turns northeast toward the Atlantic. Left side faces the harbor and East Boston industrial areas. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River and MIT/Harvard area, Boston Harbor islands, Cape Cod Bay visible in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG's most common westerly approaches on runways 26L/26R bring the aircraft in from the east over the Marne Valley. The left side faces south toward Paris, giving a clear view of the Seine, the Eiffel Tower, and the dense Haussmann city grid as you descend. Right side looks north toward flat agricultural Picardy with little of interest. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars, Seine River bends through central Paris, La Défense business district towers, Sacré-Cœur on Montmartre hill.
How long is the flight from Boston to Paris?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours.
What does the Boston to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast from Boston, crossing Nova Scotia and Newfoundland's rugged coastline before heading over the North Atlantic. The southern tip of Greenland may be visible on the northern horizon at cruise altitude. The flight crosses Ireland's green patchwork coast and southwest England before entering French airspace over Normandy and the Seine Valley toward Paris.