The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Boston Harbor and its islands at takeoff, and the Swiss Alps rising over the plateau during the Zurich approach — while the long mid-ocean cruise phase is scenically neutral for both sides.
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Flight Path
Boston to Zurich is 3,735 miles (6,011 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
Open North Atlantic Ocean south of Newfoundland, with the flight path passing near the Grand Banks before continuing toward the Irish coast and continental Europe
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
RIGHTBoston's noise-abatement departures send flights out over the harbor, and on the right side passengers get a clean view of the harbor islands and Atlantic coastline receding below, while the left side mostly shows the flatter South Shore suburbs.
Landing at ZRH
RIGHTOn arrival into Zurich from the northeast, the final descent gives right-side passengers a sweeping view of the snow-capped Swiss Alps rising in the distance beyond the rolling Swiss plateau, while the left side faces the flatter Rhine valley toward Germany.
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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 Zurich (ZRH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Zurich. The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Boston Harbor and its islands at takeoff, and the Swiss Alps rising over the plateau during the Zurich approach — while the long mid-ocean cruise phase is scenically neutral for both sides.
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 out over the harbor, and on the right side passengers get a clean view of the harbor islands and Atlantic coastline receding below, while the left side mostly shows the flatter South Shore suburbs. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Logan Airport peninsula, Atlantic coastline, Massachusetts Bay.
What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?
When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On arrival into Zurich from the northeast, the final descent gives right-side passengers a sweeping view of the snow-capped Swiss Alps rising in the distance beyond the rolling Swiss plateau, while the left side faces the flatter Rhine valley toward Germany. Notable sights include: Swiss Alps (Glarus/Bernese ranges), Lake Zurich, Zurich cityscape, Swiss plateau farmland.
How long is the flight from Boston to Zurich?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,735 miles (6,011 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Zurich flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean south of Newfoundland, with the flight path passing near the Grand Banks before continuing toward the Irish coast and continental Europe