About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Key West International (EYW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Key West. The left side wins overall. While the right side is better at Boston departure, the left side captures the spectacular Florida Keys approach — the most visually dramatic part of the flight. Along the cruise portion, the left side also tracks closer to the Florida coastline as the route passes over or near the Space Coast and Miami metro area, offering more ground interest than the open Atlantic on the right.
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 Right side for the best views. Logan's most common departures head south or southeast over Boston Harbor. The right side gives you a clear look back at downtown Boston's skyline, the Charles River, and the harbor islands as you climb out. Left side faces east over open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Boston Harbor and its islands, Charles River basin, Quincy Bay.
What can I see when landing at Key West International in Key West?
When landing at Key West International (EYW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Key West International's runway 09/27 means most approaches come from the east heading west, or from the north. A left-side seat on approach gives you the best view of the Florida Keys chain, the turquoise shallow waters of the Gulf side, and the compact grid of Key West itself just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Key West island and its street grid, Florida Bay shallow turquoise flats, Stock Island, the Lower Keys chain stretching northeast.
How long is the flight from Boston to Key West?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Key West International (EYW) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes depending on routing and winds.
What does the Boston to Key West flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks south-southwest over Rhode Island and Connecticut, then along or just offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast past New York City and New Jersey. It crosses over or near the Delmarva Peninsula, then the Outer Banks of North Carolina appear to the right. Further south, the route passes over or near the Space Coast of Florida (Cape Canaveral visible to the right on the left-side seat), then over the Miami metro area and Biscayne Bay before descending over the Florida Keys. The shallow turquoise waters of Florida Bay and the Gulf become visible well before landing.