The left side delivers the dramatic Boston departure view over the harbor and skyline, and on the transpolar routing over Canada and Alaska, the left side also tends to face south toward the Alaskan Range and eventually the Korean Peninsula on descent. The right side's Seoul approach view is good but the Boston departure on the left is the highlight of the flight.
Flight Path
The great circle route arcs north over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the Labrador Sea, southern Greenland's ice sheet edge, and the Hudson Strait. The flight then tracks over northern Quebec and Ontario, crosses Hudson Bay, continues over the Canadian Arctic and Yukon, passes near or over the Alaska Range and the Bering Sea, then descends over the Sea of Japan and the Korean Peninsula toward Incheon.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Seoul. The left side delivers the dramatic Boston departure view over the harbor and skyline, and on the transpolar routing over Canada and Alaska, the left side also tends to face south toward the Alaskan Range and eventually the Korean Peninsula on descent. The right side's Seoul approach view is good but the Boston departure on the left is the highlight 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 Left side for the best views. Logan's most common departure is runway 22L/22R heading southwest, then aircraft turn north/northeast toward Canada. A left seat gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin as you climb out over the city. Right seat faces the open Atlantic with little to see. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, downtown Boston skyline including the Prudential and Hancock towers, Charles River and Cambridge, Quincy Bay.
What can I see when landing at Incheon International in Seoul?
When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Incheon's primary arrival from the east typically uses runways 15L/15R heading south, or 33L/33R heading north. Approaching from the northeast over the Yellow Sea, the right side gives views of the Seoul metropolitan area, Han River, and the mountainous terrain surrounding the city. Left side faces open Yellow Sea water. Notable sights include: Han River winding through Seoul, Bukhansan mountain ridgeline north of Seoul, Incheon's reclaimed island airport on the Yellow Sea, the dense Seoul urban grid.
How long is the flight from Boston to Seoul?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Incheon International (ICN) takes Approximately 14 to 15 hours nonstop.
What does the Boston to Seoul flight path pass over?
The great circle route arcs north over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the Labrador Sea, southern Greenland's ice sheet edge, and the Hudson Strait. The flight then tracks over northern Quebec and Ontario, crosses Hudson Bay, continues over the Canadian Arctic and Yukon, passes near or over the Alaska Range and the Bering Sea, then descends over the Sea of Japan and the Korean Peninsula toward Incheon.