The left side wins both ends of the flight: Boston's skyline and harbor on departure, and the Thames-lined approach into London landmarks on arrival, while the right side offers mostly open water and less distinctive suburban terrain.
Flight Path
Nova Scotia coastline near Halifax, the open North Atlantic, and the southwestern coast of Ireland near County Kerry before the descent into southern England
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTLogan's noise-abatement departures climb north over Boston Harbor, and on the left (west-facing) side passengers get a clear view of the Boston skyline, the Charles River, and Cambridge before the aircraft banks east toward the Atlantic. The right side mostly shows the harbor islands and open ocean.
Landing at LHR
LEFTOn westerly operations, arrivals descend from the east and often track along the Thames before landing on 27L/27R, giving the left side a sweeping view of central London landmarks. The right side mostly overflies North London suburbs with fewer distinctive features.
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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 Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to London. The left side wins both ends of the flight: Boston's skyline and harbor on departure, and the Thames-lined approach into London landmarks on arrival, while the right side offers mostly open water and less distinctive suburban terrain.
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 noise-abatement departures climb north over Boston Harbor, and on the left (west-facing) side passengers get a clear view of the Boston skyline, the Charles River, and Cambridge before the aircraft banks east toward the Atlantic. The right side mostly shows the harbor islands and open ocean. Notable sights include: Boston Financial District skyline, Charles River, Logan Airport's harbor-side runways, Boston Harbor Islands.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On westerly operations, arrivals descend from the east and often track along the Thames before landing on 27L/27R, giving the left side a sweeping view of central London landmarks. The right side mostly overflies North London suburbs with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye and Houses of Parliament, Kew Gardens.
How long is the flight from Boston to London?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 6h 15m.
What does the Boston to London flight path pass over?
Nova Scotia coastline near Halifax, the open North Atlantic, and the southwestern coast of Ireland near County Kerry before the descent into southern England