The right side captures Boston's harbor scenery at departure and Grand Traverse Bay's water and shoreline at arrival, bookending an otherwise flat cruise over New England and the Great Lakes region with the trip's two most visually distinct features.
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Flight Path
Boston to Traverse City is 747 miles (1,202 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Rolling hills of upstate New York, the eastern edge of Lake Ontario, and the flat agricultural plains of southern Michigan
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
RIGHTBoston's noise-abatement departures send flights north over the harbor before turning northwest, giving right-side passengers a sweeping look at Boston Harbor, its islands, and the Atlantic shoreline as the plane climbs and banks.
Landing at TVC
RIGHTOn approach into Traverse City, the aircraft typically descends from the east and lines up toward the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay, putting the bay's deep blue waters and forested shoreline on the right side of the cabin during the final turn and descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Traverse City. The right side captures Boston's harbor scenery at departure and Grand Traverse Bay's water and shoreline at arrival, bookending an otherwise flat cruise over New England and the Great Lakes region with the trip's two most visually distinct features.
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. Boston's noise-abatement departures send flights north over the harbor before turning northwest, giving right-side passengers a sweeping look at Boston Harbor, its islands, and the Atlantic shoreline as the plane climbs and banks. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Logan Airport's waterfront runways, Downtown Boston skyline, Atlantic coastline.
What can I see when landing at Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City?
When landing at Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Traverse City, the aircraft typically descends from the east and lines up toward the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay, putting the bay's deep blue waters and forested shoreline on the right side of the cabin during the final turn and descent. Notable sights include: Grand Traverse Bay (West Arm), Old Mission Peninsula, forested Michigan shoreline, Traverse City waterfront.
How long is the flight from Boston to Traverse City?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 747 miles (1,202 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Traverse City flight path pass over?
Rolling hills of upstate New York, the eastern edge of Lake Ontario, and the flat agricultural plains of southern Michigan