About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Ontario International (ONT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Ontario. The right side misses the Boston departure views but delivers the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains and Mt. Baldy on approach into Ontario, which is the most visually striking single moment of the flight. Midway through the flight the right side also picks up better views of the Colorado Rockies as the route tracks southwest.
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 westbound departures use runway 22L/22R, heading southwest over Boston Harbor and the city. Left side gives you the downtown Boston skyline, the Charles River, and a clear view back over the harbor islands as you climb out. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, Charles River and Cambridge, Fenway Park neighborhood.
What can I see when landing at Ontario International in Ontario?
When landing at Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Ontario International typically receives westbound arrivals from the east on runway 26L/26R, meaning the approach comes in from the east over the Inland Empire. The right side gives you Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) and the San Gabriel Mountains looming directly to the north, with the sprawling grid of the Inland Empire below. Notable sights include: Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) and San Gabriel Mountains, Inland Empire urban grid, San Bernardino Valley, San Gabriel Valley.
How long is the flight from Boston to Ontario?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Ontario International (ONT) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.
What does the Boston to Ontario flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses upstate New York, then tracks over Pennsylvania and Ohio before cutting across the Midwest flatlands of Indiana and Illinois. Over Missouri and Kansas the terrain is flat agricultural land. The route then crosses the southern Rockies over Colorado or northern New Mexico, where the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan ranges are visible. Crossing into Arizona, the Colorado Plateau and high desert terrain are visible before descending into the Los Angeles Basin over the Cajon Pass and San Bernardino Valley.