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 wins overall. While left is better at Boston departure, the right side captures the stunning Tagus estuary and Lisbon approach, which is the more dramatic and memorable view of the two. On the transatlantic cruise, the right side also faces slightly more southward toward the Azores archipelago mid-flight, though the islands are rarely directly on the route.
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 eastward departures off Runway 22L/33L swing left over Boston Harbor and the city. A left seat gives you the downtown Boston skyline, the Charles River, and Cambridge laid out clearly below before the aircraft heads out over the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Boston Harbor and its islands, Charles River/Cambridge, Quincy Bay.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lisbon's primary instrument approaches come in from the northeast over the Tagus estuary, typically landing on Runway 03. A right-side seat gives you the broad mouth of the Tagus (Rio Tejo), the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge, and the city of Lisbon on the north bank as you descend. Notable sights include: Rio Tejo (Tagus estuary), Ponte 25 de Abril bridge, Lisbon city center and Alfama hillside, Cristo Rei statue on south bank.
How long is the flight from Boston to Lisbon?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Lisboa (LIS) takes Approximately 6.5 to 7.5 hours westbound, 7 to 8 hours eastbound depending on jet stream.
What does the Boston to Lisbon flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast Atlantic airspace, passing south of Newfoundland, over the open North Atlantic, and potentially within range of the Azores island group (Flores and Corvo islands may be visible far to the south around the midpoint). The final third of the flight crosses the Iberian Peninsula's northwest corner over Portugal, with the rolling terrain of the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions visible on descent.