While Boston's harbor gives the left side a nice urban start, the right side's Front Range approach into Denver is the more dramatic and memorable feature of the flight, and the cruise leg over the Midwest offers little to distinguish either side otherwise.
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Flight Path
Boston to Denver is 1,750 miles (2,816 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Southern shore of Lake Erie near the New York-Pennsylvania border, the rolling farmland of Ohio and Indiana, and the flat expanse of Iowa and Nebraska's Great Plains before the Rockies rise near Denver.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTBOS departures headed toward Denver climb out over Boston Harbor before banking west, giving the left side a clear look at the harbor islands, the Charles River mouth, and the downtown skyline. The right side mostly sees open sky during the turn.
Landing at DEN
RIGHTDenver arrivals commonly land on the south-facing 17-series runways, approaching from the north and turning to final over the plains. On that final leg, the Front Range of the Rockies sits directly off the right side, offering a dramatic mountain backdrop the left side lacks.
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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 Denver International (DEN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Denver. While Boston's harbor gives the left side a nice urban start, the right side's Front Range approach into Denver is the more dramatic and memorable feature of the flight, and the cruise leg over the Midwest offers little to distinguish either side otherwise.
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 departures headed toward Denver climb out over Boston Harbor before banking west, giving the left side a clear look at the harbor islands, the Charles River mouth, and the downtown skyline. The right side mostly sees open sky during the turn. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, downtown Boston skyline (Prudential Tower, John Hancock Tower), Charles River Basin, Logan Airport's harborside runways.
What can I see when landing at Denver International in Denver?
When landing at Denver International (DEN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Denver arrivals commonly land on the south-facing 17-series runways, approaching from the north and turning to final over the plains. On that final leg, the Front Range of the Rockies sits directly off the right side, offering a dramatic mountain backdrop the left side lacks. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Longs Peak and Mount Evans on the horizon, eastern Colorado plains, Denver's downtown skyline.
How long is the flight from Boston to Denver?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Denver International (DEN) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,750 miles (2,816 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Denver flight path pass over?
Southern shore of Lake Erie near the New York-Pennsylvania border, the rolling farmland of Ohio and Indiana, and the flat expanse of Iowa and Nebraska's Great Plains before the Rockies rise near Denver.