The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Boston Harbor and skyline at takeoff, plus glimpses of Atlantic Canada's coastline and Ireland's southern shore during cruise, followed by a Paris-skyline view during the arrival turn — while the right side faces mostly featureless open ocean for most of the crossing.
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Flight Path
Boston to Paris is 3,439 miles (5,535 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.
Open North Atlantic Ocean over the Grand Banks region southeast of Newfoundland, with no land visible for several hours until the Irish coast comes into view ahead of the descent into France
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTBOS's noise-abatement departures send flights north over Boston Harbor before turning east, putting the downtown Boston skyline, the Charles River, and the harbor islands on the left side of the aircraft during the initial climb.
Landing at CDG
LEFTTransatlantic arrivals into CDG typically cross Normandy and loop south over the Paris region before lining up for westbound runways, giving left-side passengers a view of the Seine valley and the Paris skyline during the turn.
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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 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 on both ends of the flight: Boston Harbor and skyline at takeoff, plus glimpses of Atlantic Canada's coastline and Ireland's southern shore during cruise, followed by a Paris-skyline view during the arrival turn — while the right side faces mostly featureless open ocean for most of the crossing.
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. BOS's noise-abatement departures send flights north over Boston Harbor before turning east, putting the downtown Boston skyline, the Charles River, and the harbor islands on the left side of the aircraft during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River, Logan Airport's runway complex receding below.
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. Transatlantic arrivals into CDG typically cross Normandy and loop south over the Paris region before lining up for westbound runways, giving left-side passengers a view of the Seine valley and the Paris skyline during the turn. Notable sights include: Normandy coastline, Seine River valley, Paris skyline including the Eiffel Tower area, patchwork farmland of the Île-de-France.
How long is the flight from Boston to Paris?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,439 miles (5,535 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Paris flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean over the Grand Banks region southeast of Newfoundland, with no land visible for several hours until the Irish coast comes into view ahead of the descent into France