The left side delivers the dramatic Boston departure view over the harbor and skyline, and during the transatlantic crossing at cruise altitude the left side faces generally south toward the open North Atlantic. The right side wins at landing into RKV, but the Boston departure spectacle is the highlight of the flight and tips the balance to the left overall.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northeast over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, crossing the southern tip of Greenland or passing just south of it depending on the jet stream routing. Passengers may see the iceberg-dotted Labrador Sea, the rugged fjords of southern Greenland's coast with its ice cap visible inland, and the Denmark Strait before descending toward Iceland's volcanic plateau.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Reykjavik (RKV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Reykjavik. The left side delivers the dramatic Boston departure view over the harbor and skyline, and during the transatlantic crossing at cruise altitude the left side faces generally south toward the open North Atlantic. The right side wins at landing into RKV, but the Boston departure spectacle is the highlight of the flight and tips the balance to the left overall.
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 departure on Runway 33L/33R heads northwest, putting the left side facing Boston Harbor, downtown Boston, and the Charles River basin. You get a clear look at the city skyline, Back Bay, and the harbor islands as the aircraft banks left toward the northeast. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, Downtown Boston skyline and Back Bay, Charles River and Cambridge, Cape Ann coastline to the north.
What can I see when landing at Reykjavik in Reykjavik?
When landing at Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Reykjavik Airport (RKV) sits on the western edge of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast. A right-side seat gives you the Reykjanes Peninsula coastline, Faxaflói Bay, and Mount Esja looming north of the city as you descend. The compact colorful rooftops of central Reykjavik are visible on the right side just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Mount Esja (914m) north of Reykjavik, Faxaflói Bay to the west, Reykjavik city center and Hallgrímskirkja church tower, Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields to the south.
How long is the flight from Boston to Reykjavik?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Reykjavik (RKV) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.
What does the Boston to Reykjavik flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, crossing the southern tip of Greenland or passing just south of it depending on the jet stream routing. Passengers may see the iceberg-dotted Labrador Sea, the rugged fjords of southern Greenland's coast with its ice cap visible inland, and the Denmark Strait before descending toward Iceland's volcanic plateau.