The right side captures the Washington D.C. skyline on departure, a stretch of the New York City metro area and Long Island Sound during cruise, and the Boston Harbor and skyline on arrival, giving far more urban and coastal variety than the left side's largely flat Appalachian foothills and Pennsylvania farmland.
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Flight Path
Washington to Boston is 412 miles (663 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
New York City metropolitan area, Long Island Sound, and the Connecticut coastline visible along the flight path
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IAD
RIGHTDeparting IAD on the north-south runways and turning northeast toward Boston, the right side faces east toward Washington D.C. and the Potomac, giving a brief glimpse of the capital's monuments and the Chesapeake Bay region before the climb levels off.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTOn approach into Logan, especially with a southbound landing on runway 4R/4L or a northbound arrival tracking the harbor, the right side offers views of the Boston skyline, harbor islands, and the Atlantic coastline before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Washington to Boston. The right side captures the Washington D.C. skyline on departure, a stretch of the New York City metro area and Long Island Sound during cruise, and the Boston Harbor and skyline on arrival, giving far more urban and coastal variety than the left side's largely flat Appalachian foothills and Pennsylvania farmland.
What can I see during takeoff from Washington Dulles International in Washington?
During takeoff from Washington Dulles International (IAD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing IAD on the north-south runways and turning northeast toward Boston, the right side faces east toward Washington D.C. and the Potomac, giving a brief glimpse of the capital's monuments and the Chesapeake Bay region before the climb levels off. Notable sights include: Potomac River, Washington D.C. skyline and monuments, Chesapeake Bay in the distance.
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, especially with a southbound landing on runway 4R/4L or a northbound arrival tracking the harbor, the right side offers views of the Boston skyline, harbor islands, and the Atlantic coastline before touchdown. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, downtown Boston skyline, Logan Airport's harbor-side runways, Atlantic coastline.
How long is the flight from Washington to Boston?
The flight from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 412 miles (663 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Washington to Boston flight path pass over?
New York City metropolitan area, Long Island Sound, and the Connecticut coastline visible along the flight path