The left side captures Boston's harbor and skyline right after takeoff and again catches downtown Columbus during the approach, while the right side mostly overlooks unremarkable inland terrain for the bulk of the short flight.
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Flight Path
Boston to Columbus is 639 miles (1,028 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, skirts the southern edge of the Catskill Mountains in New York, passes over the Pocono Plateau in Pennsylvania, then flattens into the farmland of eastern and central Ohio before reaching Columbus.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTLogan's noise-abatement departures climb north out over Boston Harbor before turning west toward Columbus, and since downtown Boston sits west of the airport peninsula, the skyline and harbor islands fall on the left side of the aircraft during the initial climb.
Landing at CMH
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into CMH, the runway centerline passes just north of downtown Columbus, putting the compact skyline and the Scioto River on the left side of the cabin during final descent.
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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 Port Columbus International (CMH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Columbus. The left side captures Boston's harbor and skyline right after takeoff and again catches downtown Columbus during the approach, while the right side mostly overlooks unremarkable inland terrain for the bulk of the short 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 noise-abatement departures climb north out over Boston Harbor before turning west toward Columbus, and since downtown Boston sits west of the airport peninsula, the skyline and harbor islands fall on the left side of the aircraft during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Boston Financial District skyline, mouth of the Charles River, Logan Airport peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Port Columbus International in Columbus?
When landing at Port Columbus International (CMH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into CMH, the runway centerline passes just north of downtown Columbus, putting the compact skyline and the Scioto River on the left side of the cabin during final descent. Notable sights include: Columbus downtown skyline, Scioto River, Ohio State University campus area, flat farmland patchwork surrounding the airport.
How long is the flight from Boston to Columbus?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Port Columbus International (CMH) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 639 miles (1,028 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Columbus flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, skirts the southern edge of the Catskill Mountains in New York, passes over the Pocono Plateau in Pennsylvania, then flattens into the farmland of eastern and central Ohio before reaching Columbus.