The right side captures the spectacular Diamond Head and Waikiki departure view, which is one of the most iconic airport departures in the world. The Boston arrival on the left is excellent but shorter in duration, so the right side wins on total scenic value across the flight.
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Flight Path
Honolulu to Boston is 5,087 miles (8,186 km), a flight of about 10 hours 30 minutes.
The route tracks northeast across the open North Pacific Ocean for the majority of the flight with no land visible for roughly 8 hours. The flight passes south of the Aleutian Islands arc, which may be faintly visible as distant low landmasses in clear conditions. As the aircraft approaches the North American continent it crosses the Pacific Coast near Northern California or Oregon, where the Sierra Nevada or Cascade Range may be visible depending on exact routing. The Great Lakes region and New England's forested landscape appear in the final two hours.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HNL
RIGHTHNL's primary departure runway 08R sends aircraft eastward over the harbor and Diamond Head crater. The right side faces south toward Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the Koolau Range as the aircraft climbs out over the ocean.
Landing at BOS
LEFTLogan Airport sits on a peninsula in Boston Harbor, and aircraft typically approach from the southwest on runway 04L/04R or from the west on 22L. A left-side seat on approach from the southwest gives a direct view of downtown Boston, the Charles River, and the harbor islands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Honolulu International (HNL) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Honolulu to Boston. The right side captures the spectacular Diamond Head and Waikiki departure view, which is one of the most iconic airport departures in the world. The Boston arrival on the left is excellent but shorter in duration, so the right side wins on total scenic value across the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Honolulu International in Honolulu?
During takeoff from Honolulu International (HNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. HNL's primary departure runway 08R sends aircraft eastward over the harbor and Diamond Head crater. The right side faces south toward Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the Koolau Range as the aircraft climbs out over the ocean. Notable sights include: Diamond Head crater, Waikiki Beach strip, Koolau Range ridgeline, Pearl Harbor.
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 aircraft typically approach from the southwest on runway 04L/04R or from the west on 22L. A left-side seat on approach from the southwest gives a direct view of downtown Boston, the Charles River, and the harbor islands. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Boston Harbor islands, Charles River, Cape Cod peninsula.
How long is the flight from Honolulu to Boston?
The flight from Honolulu International (HNL) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 10 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,087 miles (8,186 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Honolulu to Boston flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast across the open North Pacific Ocean for the majority of the flight with no land visible for roughly 8 hours. The flight passes south of the Aleutian Islands arc, which may be faintly visible as distant low landmasses in clear conditions. As the aircraft approaches the North American continent it crosses the Pacific Coast near Northern California or Oregon, where the Sierra Nevada or Cascade Range may be visible depending on exact routing. The Great Lakes region and New England's forested landscape appear in the final two hours.