The left side captures the two most scenic moments of the flight — Boston Harbor and the city skyline on departure, and Dublin Bay with the Wicklow Mountains on arrival — while the right side sees flatter coastline and faces mostly open ocean during the long transatlantic cruise.
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Flight Path
Boston to Dublin is 2,985 miles (4,804 km), a flight of about 5 hours 55 minutes.
Open North Atlantic Ocean for most of the crossing, with the great-circle route passing south of Newfoundland's Grand Banks; no land is visible at cruise altitude for several hours.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTLogan's noise-abatement departure climbs out over Boston Harbor before turning toward the Atlantic, and the left side faces back toward the city, giving a brief but clear view of the downtown skyline and harbor islands before everything gives way to open ocean.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into Dublin, the aircraft crosses Dublin Bay before turning to land on runway 28, and the left side faces south toward Dun Laoghaire's harbor and the Wicklow Mountains rising beyond the coastline, the most dramatic terrain near Dublin.
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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 Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Dublin. The left side captures the two most scenic moments of the flight — Boston Harbor and the city skyline on departure, and Dublin Bay with the Wicklow Mountains on arrival — while the right side sees flatter coastline and faces mostly open ocean during the long transatlantic cruise.
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 departure climbs out over Boston Harbor before turning toward the Atlantic, and the left side faces back toward the city, giving a brief but clear view of the downtown skyline and harbor islands before everything gives way to open ocean. Notable sights include: Boston skyline (Financial District, Prudential/Hancock towers), Boston Harbor Islands (Georges and Spectacle Island), Logan Airport peninsula, Massachusetts Bay coastline.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into Dublin, the aircraft crosses Dublin Bay before turning to land on runway 28, and the left side faces south toward Dun Laoghaire's harbor and the Wicklow Mountains rising beyond the coastline, the most dramatic terrain near Dublin. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dun Laoghaire harbor and pier, Dublin Bay coastline, Dalkey Island.
How long is the flight from Boston to Dublin?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 5 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,985 miles (4,804 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Dublin flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean for most of the crossing, with the great-circle route passing south of Newfoundland's Grand Banks; no land is visible at cruise altitude for several hours.