The right side captures Boston's harbor and skyline on departure, then tracks closer to the Adirondack foothills and the Great Lakes shoreline near Lake Ontario and Lake Erie during the cruise and descent, giving more varied and recognizable scenery than the left side's view of interior Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania hill country.
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Flight Path
Boston to Detroit is 631 miles (1,015 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Berkshire and Catskill foothills, Mohawk Valley of upstate New York, southern shoreline of Lake Ontario, western basin of Lake Erie
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
RIGHTDepartures from Boston often climb out over the harbor and Massachusetts Bay before turning west, giving right-side passengers a last look at the Boston skyline, the harbor islands, and the coastline before the turn inland.
Landing at DTW
RIGHTOn approach into Detroit from the east, the flight path skirts the southern edge of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair before lining up on the north-south runway complex, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the lakeshore and the Detroit River area.
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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 Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Detroit. The right side captures Boston's harbor and skyline on departure, then tracks closer to the Adirondack foothills and the Great Lakes shoreline near Lake Ontario and Lake Erie during the cruise and descent, giving more varied and recognizable scenery than the left side's view of interior Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania hill country.
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. Departures from Boston often climb out over the harbor and Massachusetts Bay before turning west, giving right-side passengers a last look at the Boston skyline, the harbor islands, and the coastline before the turn inland. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor, Boston skyline and Logan's runways, Massachusetts Bay coastline.
What can I see when landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co in Detroit?
When landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Detroit from the east, the flight path skirts the southern edge of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair before lining up on the north-south runway complex, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the lakeshore and the Detroit River area. Notable sights include: Lake St. Clair shoreline, Lake Erie's western basin, Detroit River, flat southeastern Michigan farmland.
How long is the flight from Boston to Detroit?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 631 miles (1,015 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Detroit flight path pass over?
Berkshire and Catskill foothills, Mohawk Valley of upstate New York, southern shoreline of Lake Ontario, western basin of Lake Erie