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 Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Baltimore to Boston. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase heading northeast, the left side also tracks closer to the Connecticut coastline, Long Island Sound, and Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay, while the right side faces inland over central New England forests. Left is the clear choice for the entire journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
During takeoff from Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Left side for the best views. BWI's primary departure runway 28 sends aircraft northwest before turning northeast toward Boston. The left side captures the Chesapeake Bay, the Baltimore Inner Harbor, and the downtown Baltimore skyline as the aircraft climbs and banks. Right side faces inland toward suburban sprawl with little of interest. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Francis Scott Key Bridge site (Patapsco River mouth), Annapolis and the Severn 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 Left side for the best views. Logan Airport sits on a peninsula in Boston Harbor, and aircraft typically land on runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R depending on wind. On a northeast approach, the left side gives a direct view over Boston Harbor, the downtown Boston skyline, and the Charles River. The right side faces east over open Atlantic Ocean with little to see. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, downtown Boston skyline, Charles River and Cambridge, Quincy Bay.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Boston?
The flight from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes.
What does the Baltimore to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Delaware River and Philadelphia metro area, then across New Jersey, crossing the Hudson River near New York City where Manhattan is visible to the left at cruise altitude. The route then passes over Connecticut and Rhode Island, with Long Island Sound visible to the left and Narragansett Bay appearing before the descent into Boston.