Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to London. While the takeoff offers good Atlantic views from the right, the landing approach into London City provides more dramatic and concentrated scenic value. The Thames River approach with central London landmarks visible during descent outweighs the Boston departure views.

During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and Boston Harbor as the aircraft climbs eastbound over the water. You'll see the harbor islands, coastal geography, and the transition from land to open ocean. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, Massachusetts Bay, Atlantic coastline extending northeast toward Cape Ann, Nahant Peninsula.

When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into London City Airport. You'll see the Thames River, central London landmarks, and the distinctive bend of the river near the airport approach corridor. Notable sights include: The River Thames and its meanders, central London urban area, Canary Wharf district, Greenwich Peninsula.

The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to City (LCY) takes Approximately 6.5 to 7 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic, passing north of Newfoundland and south of Greenland (both typically not visible at cruising altitude). The mid-Atlantic offers only open ocean. As the aircraft approaches the UK, the Irish coast becomes visible on the left side during descent, followed by Wales and the English coastline. The flight enters UK airspace over the Bristol Channel and follows the Thames estuary approach into London City Airport.