Boston to Milano flight pathBOSMXP

Sit on the left side of the plane

Reverse

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Flight time7h 50m
Distance3,799
Heading057° → 117°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

While most of the flight crosses open Atlantic water, the left side offers glimpses of the Canadian Maritime coastline early in the crossing and the dramatic Alpine approach into Milan, giving it more terrain variety than the right side's largely featureless ocean view.

Takeoff · BOSRIGHTBoston Harbor Islands, Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River mouth
Landing · MXPLEFTSwiss/Italian Alps foothills, Lago Maggiore, Po Valley plains

Flight Path

Flight path overview

North Atlantic Ocean, Nova Scotia/Newfoundland coastline shortly after departure, open ocean for several hours, then the Alps rising ahead of the Po Valley on approach to Milan

Great circle distance and headings ›

Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Boston (right side) — Boston Harbor Islands, Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River mouth, Atlantic coastline

Takeoff from BOS

RIGHT

Departing BOS with the noise-abatement northbound climb over Boston Harbor, the initial right turn toward the Atlantic puts downtown Boston's skyline, the Harbor Islands, and Logan's runways below on the right side of the aircraft.

Boston Harbor IslandsDowntown Boston skylineCharles River mouthAtlantic coastline
Aerial window seat view during landing at Milano (left side) — Swiss/Italian Alps foothills, Lago Maggiore, Po Valley plains, Ticino River

Landing at MXP

LEFT

On the descent into Malpensa, the routing over the Alpine foothills gives left-side passengers a clear view of the snow-capped Alps rising north of the Po Valley before the final turn onto the north-facing runway.

Swiss/Italian Alps foothillsLago MaggiorePo Valley plainsTicino River

Will your flight be in sunlight?

See exactly which side of the plane gets sun and shade at your departure time.

About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Malpensa (MXP)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Milano. While most of the flight crosses open Atlantic water, the left side offers glimpses of the Canadian Maritime coastline early in the crossing and the dramatic Alpine approach into Milan, giving it more terrain variety than the right side's largely featureless ocean view.

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. Departing BOS with the noise-abatement northbound climb over Boston Harbor, the initial right turn toward the Atlantic puts downtown Boston's skyline, the Harbor Islands, and Logan's runways below on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River mouth, Atlantic coastline.

What can I see when landing at Malpensa in Milano?

When landing at Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into Malpensa, the routing over the Alpine foothills gives left-side passengers a clear view of the snow-capped Alps rising north of the Po Valley before the final turn onto the north-facing runway. Notable sights include: Swiss/Italian Alps foothills, Lago Maggiore, Po Valley plains, Ticino River.

How long is the flight from Boston to Milano?

The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Malpensa (MXP) takes 7h 50m.

What does the Boston to Milano flight path pass over?

North Atlantic Ocean, Nova Scotia/Newfoundland coastline shortly after departure, open ocean for several hours, then the Alps rising ahead of the Po Valley on approach to Milan