The right side captures Boston's harbor and skyline during the turn out over the water, and on arrival it faces the Sintra hills and Atlantic coast rather than the flatter inland terrain the left side sees during the northern approach into Lisbon.
Flight Path
The route crosses roughly 2,700 nautical miles of open North Atlantic; on clear days the flight path passes near enough to the Azores' latitude that the volcanic peaks of islands like Terceira or São Miguel may be faintly visible on the horizon to the right side before the ocean resumes for the remainder of the crossing.
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Takeoff from BOS
RIGHTNoise-abatement departures from BOS climb north over Boston Harbor before banking right toward the Atlantic, and that right-hand turn puts the Boston skyline, harbor islands, and coastline directly below the right-side windows. The left side mostly sees open sky during the bank and then featureless ocean.
Landing at LIS
RIGHTUnder Lisbon's typical Nortada winds, arrivals descend from the north and align with runway 20 heading south, which puts the Sintra mountain ridge and the Atlantic coastline on the right side of the aircraft while the left side faces the flatter Tagus valley interior. The right side offers the more dramatic terrain and coastal contrast during the final descent.
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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 Lisboa (LIS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Lisbon. The right side captures Boston's harbor and skyline during the turn out over the water, and on arrival it faces the Sintra hills and Atlantic coast rather than the flatter inland terrain the left side sees during the northern approach into Lisbon.
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 Right side for the best views. Noise-abatement departures from BOS climb north over Boston Harbor before banking right toward the Atlantic, and that right-hand turn puts the Boston skyline, harbor islands, and coastline directly below the right-side windows. The left side mostly sees open sky during the bank and then featureless ocean. Notable sights include: Boston Financial District skyline, Boston Harbor Islands (Spectacle, Thompson), Logan Airport's harbor-side runways, Massachusetts Bay coastline.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Under Lisbon's typical Nortada winds, arrivals descend from the north and align with runway 20 heading south, which puts the Sintra mountain ridge and the Atlantic coastline on the right side of the aircraft while the left side faces the flatter Tagus valley interior. The right side offers the more dramatic terrain and coastal contrast during the final descent. Notable sights include: Sintra mountain ridge, Atlantic coastline near Ericeira/Cascais, Tagus River estuary mouth, Lisbon's northern suburbs.
How long is the flight from Boston to Lisbon?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Lisboa (LIS) takes 6h 25m.
What does the Boston to Lisbon flight path pass over?
The route crosses roughly 2,700 nautical miles of open North Atlantic; on clear days the flight path passes near enough to the Azores' latitude that the volcanic peaks of islands like Terceira or São Miguel may be faintly visible on the horizon to the right side before the ocean resumes for the remainder of the crossing.