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. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over Boston you get the harbor and skyline on climb-out, and over London you track the Thames and central London on approach. The transatlantic cruise itself is largely featureless ocean, but the left side also offers slightly better views of southern Greenland's ice sheet and coastal fjords if the routing takes you near 60°N.
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 primary eastward departures (Runway 33L/R or 22R heading northeast then turning east) give left-side passengers a clear view back over Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin. Right-side passengers face the open Atlantic almost immediately with little to see. Notable sights include: Boston downtown skyline and Back Bay, Boston Harbor islands, Charles River and Cambridge, Cape Ann coastline to the north.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's dominant westerly approaches (Runways 27L/27R) bring aircraft in from the east over central London, and left-side passengers get a direct view of the Thames, the City of London, and the West End as the aircraft tracks the ILS inbound. Right-side passengers see the suburban sprawl of Surrey and Berkshire with far less to identify. Notable sights include: Thames River snaking through central London, City of London and Canary Wharf towers, Hyde Park as a large green rectangle, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the southwest on final approach.
How long is the flight from Boston to London?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 6 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours 30 minutes westbound tailwind dependent; eastbound typically 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.
What does the Boston to London flight path pass over?
Nova Scotia coastline shortly after departure, then open North Atlantic. Depending on routing, the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell area) with its ice cap and fjords may be visible at cruise altitude around the midpoint. Iceland can appear on the horizon on more northerly routings. The Irish coast — County Clare and the Cliffs of Moher area — marks the European landfall, followed by Wales or southern England before the Thames descent.