The right side captures Baltimore's harbor on departure, glimpses of the New York City area and Long Island Sound during cruise along the Northeast Corridor, and a scenic harbor approach into Boston — while the left side mostly shows flat inland New England and New Jersey terrain.
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Flight Path
Baltimore to Boston is 369 miles (594 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The flight path roughly follows the Northeast Corridor, passing near the Delaware River, the New Jersey coastline, and Long Island Sound before crossing into southern New England toward Boston.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BWI
RIGHTDeparting BWI to the north, the right side offers a view back over Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the upper Chesapeake Bay as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast toward the corridor to Boston.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTArrivals into Boston commonly approach from the northeast over the harbor, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Boston Harbor's islands, the downtown skyline, and Logan Airport's peninsula jutting into the water just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Baltimore to Boston. The right side captures Baltimore's harbor on departure, glimpses of the New York City area and Long Island Sound during cruise along the Northeast Corridor, and a scenic harbor approach into Boston — while the left side mostly shows flat inland New England and New Jersey terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
During takeoff from Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BWI to the north, the right side offers a view back over Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the upper Chesapeake Bay as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast toward the corridor to Boston. Notable sights include: Baltimore Inner Harbor, Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River.
What can I see when landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Boston commonly approach from the northeast over the harbor, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Boston Harbor's islands, the downtown skyline, and Logan Airport's peninsula jutting into the water just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor, Boston skyline, Logan Airport peninsula, Charles River mouth.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Boston?
The flight from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 369 miles (594 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Baltimore to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight path roughly follows the Northeast Corridor, passing near the Delaware River, the New Jersey coastline, and Long Island Sound before crossing into southern New England toward Boston.