The right side offers glimpses of Boston's harbor and skyline on departure and Fort Lauderdale's coastline and waterways on arrival, while the left side faces mostly featureless open Atlantic Ocean for the bulk of the flight.
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Flight Path
Boston to Fort Lauderdale is 1,239 miles (1,994 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The route runs offshore along the Atlantic seaboard, passing east of New York Harbor, the New Jersey shore, Chesapeake Bay's mouth, and the Carolina coastline near Cape Hatteras, though most of this is too distant or hazy to identify clearly from cruise altitude.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
RIGHTDeparting BOS to the north over the harbor, the aircraft typically banks south, putting Boston's skyline, Logan's runways, and the harbor islands on the right side briefly before the turn. The left side just shows open Atlantic water.
Landing at FLL
RIGHTOn approach to FLL's runway 10 configuration, arrivals from the north typically curve over the coastline before turning final, giving right-side passengers a clear view of Fort Lauderdale's beaches, Port Everglades, and the Intracoastal Waterway. The left side mostly faces open ocean.
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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 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Fort Lauderdale. The right side offers glimpses of Boston's harbor and skyline on departure and Fort Lauderdale's coastline and waterways on arrival, while the left side faces mostly featureless open Atlantic Ocean for the bulk of the flight.
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. Departing BOS to the north over the harbor, the aircraft typically banks south, putting Boston's skyline, Logan's runways, and the harbor islands on the right side briefly before the turn. The left side just shows open Atlantic water. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Downtown Boston skyline, Logan Airport runways, Massachusetts Bay.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to FLL's runway 10 configuration, arrivals from the north typically curve over the coastline before turning final, giving right-side passengers a clear view of Fort Lauderdale's beaches, Port Everglades, and the Intracoastal Waterway. The left side mostly faces open ocean. Notable sights include: Fort Lauderdale beach strip, Port Everglades cruise terminal, Intracoastal Waterway, downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline.
How long is the flight from Boston to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,239 miles (1,994 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The route runs offshore along the Atlantic seaboard, passing east of New York Harbor, the New Jersey shore, Chesapeake Bay's mouth, and the Carolina coastline near Cape Hatteras, though most of this is too distant or hazy to identify clearly from cruise altitude.