About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Boston. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long overwater cruise across the North Atlantic, neither side has a significant advantage, but the left side also offers better views of southern Greenland's ice sheet and fjords if the routing passes near that latitude, which many DXB-BOS great circle paths do. Left is the clear choice for the highlights of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?
During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest over the city. The left side captures the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older urban fabric of Dubai as you climb out, while the right side faces the desert. Departures heading west toward Europe and North America bank left, keeping the city in view on the left for several minutes. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, downtown Dubai skyline including Burj Khalifa visible to the south, Palm Jumeirah visible further southwest, Arabian Gulf coastline.
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 the dominant runway for westerly approaches is 33L/33R, bringing aircraft in from the northeast over the ocean. The left side on final approach captures Boston Harbor, the downtown Boston skyline, and the Charles River basin directly ahead and to the left, while the right side looks out over the open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, downtown Boston skyline with the Financial District, Charles River basin and Cambridge beyond, Cape Cod Bay visible to the south on approach.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Boston?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 14 to 15 hours.
What does the Dubai to Boston flight path pass over?
The great circle route from Dubai to Boston passes over Iran and the Caspian Sea, then across southern Russia or Ukraine, over Scandinavia or northern Europe depending on routing, then across the North Atlantic. Passengers may see the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus Mountains as a distant ridgeline, Greenland's southern ice cap and fjord coastline, and the Canadian Maritime provinces before descending into New England.