The left side wins both ends of the flight: the Boston skyline at departure and Edinburgh's castle, Old Town, and Firth of Forth at arrival, while the right side offers comparatively featureless water views during the same phases. The long Atlantic crossing is identical and unremarkable on both sides.
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Flight Path
Boston to Edinburgh is 3,061 miles (4,926 km), a flight of about 6 hours 10 minutes.
The route crosses south of Nova Scotia and near the Grand Banks off Newfoundland before several hours of open North Atlantic Ocean with no visible land until the Scottish or Irish coast comes into view.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTNoise-abatement departures from BOS climb out north over Boston Harbor before turning toward the Atlantic, and on the left (west) side passengers get a clean view of the Boston skyline and Back Bay across the water. The right side mostly shows open harbor and Massachusetts Bay with little definition.
Landing at EDI
LEFTArrivals into EDI's runway 24 typically curve in from the northeast over the Firth of Forth before turning onto final, putting Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat, and Edinburgh Castle on the left side of the aircraft as it lines up for landing. The right side mostly faces open water and the flatter Fife coastline.
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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 Edinburgh (EDI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Edinburgh. The left side wins both ends of the flight: the Boston skyline at departure and Edinburgh's castle, Old Town, and Firth of Forth at arrival, while the right side offers comparatively featureless water views during the same phases. The long Atlantic crossing is identical and unremarkable on both sides.
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. Noise-abatement departures from BOS climb out north over Boston Harbor before turning toward the Atlantic, and on the left (west) side passengers get a clean view of the Boston skyline and Back Bay across the water. The right side mostly shows open harbor and Massachusetts Bay with little definition. Notable sights include: Boston skyline (Prudential and Hancock towers), Charles River basin, Boston Harbor islands, Logan Airport's harbor-side runways.
What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into EDI's runway 24 typically curve in from the northeast over the Firth of Forth before turning onto final, putting Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat, and Edinburgh Castle on the left side of the aircraft as it lines up for landing. The right side mostly faces open water and the flatter Fife coastline. Notable sights include: Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, Firth of Forth coastline, Pentland Hills in the distance.
How long is the flight from Boston to Edinburgh?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 6 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,061 miles (4,926 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
The route crosses south of Nova Scotia and near the Grand Banks off Newfoundland before several hours of open North Atlantic Ocean with no visible land until the Scottish or Irish coast comes into view.