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 Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Washington to Boston. The left side wins both departure and arrival. During the flight itself, the left side also tracks closer to the Connecticut coastline and Long Island Sound as the route curves northeast, offering glimpses of coastal geography versus the right side's view over inland New England.
What can I see during takeoff from Washington Dulles International in Washington?
During takeoff from Washington Dulles International (IAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dulles typically departs east on runway 01R/19L or 01C/19C. A left-side seat on an eastbound/northeastbound departure gives you a view back toward the Potomac River and the Washington DC skyline including the Capitol dome and Washington Monument as the aircraft banks northeast. The right side faces suburban Virginia with little of note. Notable sights include: Washington DC skyline (Capitol, Washington Monument), Potomac River, National Mall corridor, Tysons Corner urban cluster.
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 south on runway 33L/33R. A left-side seat on approach from the southwest gives you Boston Harbor, the city skyline, and the Charles River basin directly in view. The right side looks out over the open Atlantic or South Boston industrial areas. Notable sights include: Boston city skyline, Boston Harbor and its islands, Charles River basin, Cape Cod Bay visible to the southeast on clear days.
How long is the flight from Washington to Boston?
The flight from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
What does the Washington to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses northern Virginia, then tracks over Maryland and Delaware before following the northeastern corridor over Philadelphia and its suburbs, crossing the Delaware River, then over New Jersey and into Connecticut airspace. Long Island Sound is visible to the left around the Connecticut segment. Providence, Rhode Island appears shortly before descent into Boston.