About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Spokane International (GEG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Spokane. While takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach into Spokane provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the transition from high desert plateau to river valley to forested mountains is visually more compelling than the relatively uniform Atlantic coastline.
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. Left seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and Boston Harbor as the aircraft climbs out over water. You'll see the irregular New England coast with its inlets and islands receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Boston Harbor, Cape Cod (visible as a sandy peninsula extending southeast), Massachusetts Bay coastline.
What can I see when landing at Spokane International in Spokane?
When landing at Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views of the Spokane area and surrounding terrain during descent. You'll see the Spokane River valley, the city itself, and the transition from semi-arid plateau to forested foothills. Notable sights include: Spokane River valley, Spokane city grid, Cascade Range foothills (to the west), semi-arid shrubland plateau.
How long is the flight from Boston to Spokane?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Spokane International (GEG) takes 5h 15m.
What does the Boston to Spokane flight path pass over?
The flight path westbound crosses the Appalachian Mountains (visible as a series of parallel ridges in Pennsylvania and Ohio), the Great Lakes region (Lake Erie and Lake Michigan visible on clear days), the Mississippi River valley, and the Great Plains before reaching the Rocky Mountain foothills near the Idaho-Washington border. The Cascade Range becomes visible in the final hour of flight.