About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Minneapolis. The right side wins overall because the Boston departure view is genuinely spectacular — the full harbor, skyline, and Charles River basin in one sweep — and during the cruise the right side also faces slightly more toward the Great Lakes region. The MSP arrival left-side advantage is real but shorter in duration than the Boston departure experience.
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. Logan's most common westbound departures use runway 22L/22R, heading southwest over Boston Harbor before turning northwest. The right side gives you a clear look back at downtown Boston, the Charles River, and the harbor islands as you climb out. Left side faces the open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Boston Harbor and its islands, Charles River basin, Cambridge and MIT campus.
What can I see when landing at Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
When landing at Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. MSP typically uses runways 12L/12R or 17 for arrivals from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northeast and turns south or southeast on final. The left side gives you a clear view of downtown Minneapolis, the Mississippi River gorge, and the Chain of Lakes as you descend. Right side faces south toward suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Minneapolis skyline, Mississippi River gorge and bluffs, Chain of Lakes (Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet), Fort Snelling at the river confluence.
How long is the flight from Boston to Minneapolis?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Boston to Minneapolis flight path pass over?
The route crosses upstate New York and the Finger Lakes region, then over Lake Erie or southern Ontario depending on routing, followed by the flat agricultural plains of southern Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Mississippi River is crossed near La Crosse, Wisconsin, visible as a wide braided channel with bluffs on both sides. The terrain is predominantly flat to gently rolling from western New York onward with few dramatic elevation changes.