The left side wins on both ends of this short flight: Boston Harbor and skyline at takeoff, then a possible Manhattan skyline view on approach into Newark, while the right side offers mostly featureless suburban New England and New Jersey terrain.
Flight Path
Southern Connecticut coastline, Long Island Sound, and the New York City metropolitan sprawl are visible along this short northeast corridor route.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTDeparting BOS, southbound flights typically bank over Boston Harbor and the downtown skyline, giving left-side passengers a strong view of the harbor islands, Logan's runways, and the city's high-rises before turning southwest. Right side mostly sees open ocean and the South Shore suburbs with less definition.
Landing at EWR
LEFTApproaches into EWR from the north or northeast often swing over the New Jersey/New York coastline and give left-side views of the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson before the final turn into Newark. This is a rare urban-scenic bonus not matched by the right side's view of flat New Jersey suburbs.
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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 Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Newark. The left side wins on both ends of this short flight: Boston Harbor and skyline at takeoff, then a possible Manhattan skyline view on approach into Newark, while the right side offers mostly featureless suburban New England and New Jersey terrain.
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. Departing BOS, southbound flights typically bank over Boston Harbor and the downtown skyline, giving left-side passengers a strong view of the harbor islands, Logan's runways, and the city's high-rises before turning southwest. Right side mostly sees open ocean and the South Shore suburbs with less definition. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Boston skyline (Financial District/Seaport), Charles River mouth, Logan Airport runways.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaches into EWR from the north or northeast often swing over the New Jersey/New York coastline and give left-side views of the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson before the final turn into Newark. This is a rare urban-scenic bonus not matched by the right side's view of flat New Jersey suburbs. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (distant), Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Boston to Newark?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Boston to Newark flight path pass over?
Southern Connecticut coastline, Long Island Sound, and the New York City metropolitan sprawl are visible along this short northeast corridor route.