The left side captures both the Manhattan skyline on departure and Boston Harbor with its skyline on arrival, while the right side over this short route mostly shows flat Connecticut and Rhode Island terrain with little variation.
Flight Path
Long Island Sound coastline, southern Connecticut suburbs, Rhode Island shoreline near Providence
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR northeast-bound, the left side offers views back over Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River before the turn toward New England. This is one of the few chances to see NYC's dense skyline from altitude.
Landing at BOS
LEFTArrivals into BOS from the southwest often swing over Boston Harbor and the Harbor Islands before turning onto final for runway 04, giving left-side passengers a coastal and harbor view along with the downtown skyline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Boston. The left side captures both the Manhattan skyline on departure and Boston Harbor with its skyline on arrival, while the right side over this short route mostly shows flat Connecticut and Rhode Island terrain with little variation.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing EWR northeast-bound, the left side offers views back over Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River before the turn toward New England. This is one of the few chances to see NYC's dense skyline from altitude. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Staten Island.
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. Arrivals into BOS from the southwest often swing over Boston Harbor and the Harbor Islands before turning onto final for runway 04, giving left-side passengers a coastal and harbor view along with the downtown skyline. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor, Harbor Islands, Boston skyline, Logan Airport peninsula.
How long is the flight from Newark to Boston?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Newark to Boston flight path pass over?
Long Island Sound coastline, southern Connecticut suburbs, Rhode Island shoreline near Providence