About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Spokane International (GEG) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Spokane to Boston. While the takeoff offers dramatic mountain views, the landing provides more consistent and visually distinctive scenery with the Atlantic coastline, Boston Harbor, and Cape Cod. The eastbound flight path means the landing approach captures more dramatic coastal geography than the inland western departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Spokane International in Spokane?
During takeoff from Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face north and northwest during initial climb, directly toward the Cascade Range and the dramatic volcanic peaks that dominate the landscape immediately beyond Spokane. Right seats look south toward lower, less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (Mount Rainier visible on clear days ~80 miles west), Spokane River valley, Colville National Forest to the northeast.
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. Right seats face south and southwest during approach to Boston, providing views of the Atlantic coastline, Boston Harbor, and the distinctive geography of the Massachusetts coast. Left seats face north toward inland terrain with fewer distinctive visual features. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean and Boston Harbor, Cape Cod (visible on clear days to the south), New England coastline with islands and inlets.
How long is the flight from Spokane to Boston?
The flight from Spokane International (GEG) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Spokane to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Great Lakes region (Lake Michigan visible from altitude), the Appalachian Mountains (particularly the Green Mountains of Vermont and White Mountains of New Hampshire in the final approach phase), and numerous river valleys including the Hudson River valley in New York during descent into Boston.