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. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. At departure you get the full Boston urban and harbor panorama, and at arrival you get the Firth of Forth, the Forth Bridge, and Edinburgh's dramatic volcanic topography. The mid-Atlantic crossing offers little to distinguish sides, so the bookend views make left the clear choice.
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 typically departs eastward over the harbor on runway 33L/R or 22L/R depending on winds. A left-side seat gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin as you bank north toward the transatlantic route. The city grid and harbor islands are clearly laid out below. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, Downtown Boston skyline and Back Bay, Charles River and Cambridge, Cape Ann coastline to the north.
What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Edinburgh Airport sits west of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the west on runway 06, tracking eastward. A left-side seat on this approach gives you the Firth of Forth, the city of Edinburgh, Arthur's Seat, and the castle on its rock as you descend. The right side faces south toward the Pentland Hills with less urban interest. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth and Forth Rail Bridge, Edinburgh city centre and Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh Castle on its volcanic rock, Pentland Hills to the south.
How long is the flight from Boston to Edinburgh?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes Approximately 7 to 7.5 hours.
What does the Boston to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast from Boston, crossing Nova Scotia and Newfoundland before heading over the North Atlantic. Southern Greenland's ice cap and coastal fjords may be visible on the northern edge of the route depending on the jet stream routing. The west coast of Ireland — County Clare and Galway Bay — appears as the first European landfall, followed by the Irish midlands, then the Irish Sea, and finally the Scottish Lowlands on descent into Edinburgh.