About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cincinnati to Boston. The left side wins both ends of this flight. Departing CVG you get the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline, and arriving into Boston you get the harbor, downtown skyline, and Charles River. The mid-flight section over the Appalachians and upstate New York also favors the left side with slightly better angles on the terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International in Cincinnati?
During takeoff from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CVG's primary departure runway 18L/36R means northbound departures climb out heading roughly northeast. The left side gives you a clear view back over the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati's skyline, including the cluster of bridges spanning the river between Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky. The right side faces away toward largely flat suburban terrain. Notable sights include: Ohio River and its bridges, downtown Cincinnati skyline, Covington/Newport Kentucky riverfront, Great Miami River confluence to the west.
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 most arrivals from the west use runway 04R/22L or 09/27. On a westerly approach heading east, the left side gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown Boston skyline, and the Charles River basin. The right side faces south toward the South Shore and open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, downtown Boston skyline including Prudential Tower and John Hancock Tower, Charles River basin, Cambridge and MIT campus.
How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Boston?
The flight from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
What does the Cincinnati to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Ohio River valley, then crosses the Appalachian Plateau and Allegheny Mountains in western Pennsylvania and upstate New York. You pass over or near Pittsburgh's river confluence, then the Catskill Mountains and Hudson River valley in New York become visible before crossing into New England over Connecticut and Rhode Island. The Connecticut River valley is a notable feature in the final descent phase.