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 Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Detroit. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the westbound cruise at altitude, the left side also offers better views of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts and the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York as the route tracks roughly along the 42nd parallel. Right side has little of comparable interest along this flat, largely agricultural midwestern corridor.
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 primary westbound departures use runways 22L/22R or 27, heading southwest to west. A left-side seat gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin as you climb out over the city. The view of the harbor islands and the dense urban grid is excellent from this side. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, downtown Boston skyline, Charles River and Cambridge, Quincy Bay.
What can I see when landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co in Detroit?
When landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Left side for the best views. DTW's primary eastbound arrivals typically use runways 21L/21R or 27L/27R, with approaches from the east. A left-side seat on approach gives views of Lake St. Clair to the north and the Detroit River, with the downtown Detroit skyline visible to the left as you descend. The Canadian city of Windsor is also visible directly across the river. Notable sights include: Lake St. Clair, Detroit River, downtown Detroit skyline, Windsor Ontario across the river.
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 Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Boston to Detroit flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly along 42 degrees north latitude, crossing the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, the Hudson Valley near Albany, the Finger Lakes region of central New York (Cayuga and Seneca Lakes may be visible on clear days), then the flat Lake Erie plain of northern Ohio before descending into southeastern Michigan. Lake Erie itself may be visible to the left in the latter portion of the flight.