While Dublin's departure side offers a brief scenic burst with the city and Wicklow Mountains, the right side's payoff comes at the very end with Boston's skyline and harbor islands, plus a chance of coastal glimpses of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia during the transatlantic crossing, giving it a slightly stronger cumulative view over the full flight.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Boston is 2,985 miles (4,804 km), a flight of about 6 hours 15 minutes.
Extended open North Atlantic crossing; possible sightings of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula and the rocky Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia before descending toward the Gulf of Maine and Cape Cod Bay approaching Boston
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Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting on Dublin's westerly runway (28), the initial climb puts Dublin city center, the Poolbeg chimneys, and Dublin Bay on the left, with the Wicklow Mountains rising on the horizon beyond the city. The right side mostly shows flatter north Dublin suburbs and Fingal farmland with less definition.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTOn approach into Logan, the descent path curves down over Massachusetts Bay and the final turn brings downtown Boston's skyline, the Charles River, and the harbor islands into view on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly faces open ocean and the flat outer harbor with fewer identifiable features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Boston. While Dublin's departure side offers a brief scenic burst with the city and Wicklow Mountains, the right side's payoff comes at the very end with Boston's skyline and harbor islands, plus a chance of coastal glimpses of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia during the transatlantic crossing, giving it a slightly stronger cumulative view over the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on Dublin's westerly runway (28), the initial climb puts Dublin city center, the Poolbeg chimneys, and Dublin Bay on the left, with the Wicklow Mountains rising on the horizon beyond the city. The right side mostly shows flatter north Dublin suburbs and Fingal farmland with less definition. Notable sights include: Dublin city skyline, Poolbeg twin chimneys, Dublin Bay/Dun Laoghaire harbor, Wicklow Mountains.
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. On approach into Logan, the descent path curves down over Massachusetts Bay and the final turn brings downtown Boston's skyline, the Charles River, and the harbor islands into view on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly faces open ocean and the flat outer harbor with fewer identifiable features. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, downtown Boston skyline (Financial District/Prudential Tower), Charles River, Logan Airport's harbor-side runways.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Boston?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 6 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,985 miles (4,804 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Boston flight path pass over?
Extended open North Atlantic crossing; possible sightings of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula and the rocky Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia before descending toward the Gulf of Maine and Cape Cod Bay approaching Boston