The left side edges ahead thanks to the scenic departure over Wales and the Irish coastline, plus a brief but genuine glimpse of Ireland's rugged southern shore before the long Atlantic crossing, giving it more varied terrain overall than the right side's harbor-focused arrival.
Flight Path
Southern Ireland coastline near County Cork, open North Atlantic Ocean, and the approach toward Nova Scotia and the Gulf of Maine before landfall over New England
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTWesterly departures from Heathrow typically curve northwest, giving left-side passengers a view over the Cotswolds and Severn estuary before the coast of Wales and the Irish Sea open up. The right side mostly just sees London's western suburbs and the Thames valley recede.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTArrivals into Boston from the northeast commonly swing down over Massachusetts Bay before turning onto final approach, putting the harbor islands and the Boston skyline on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mainly faces open water during this turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Boston. The left side edges ahead thanks to the scenic departure over Wales and the Irish coastline, plus a brief but genuine glimpse of Ireland's rugged southern shore before the long Atlantic crossing, giving it more varied terrain overall than the right side's harbor-focused arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Westerly departures from Heathrow typically curve northwest, giving left-side passengers a view over the Cotswolds and Severn estuary before the coast of Wales and the Irish Sea open up. The right side mostly just sees London's western suburbs and the Thames valley recede. Notable sights include: Severn Estuary, Cotswold Hills, Bristol Channel, Welsh coastline near Swansea.
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. Arrivals into Boston from the northeast commonly swing down over Massachusetts Bay before turning onto final approach, putting the harbor islands and the Boston skyline on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mainly faces open water during this turn. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Boston skyline (Financial District towers), Logan Airport peninsula, Massachusetts Bay.
How long is the flight from London to Boston?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes 7h 05m.
What does the London to Boston flight path pass over?
Southern Ireland coastline near County Cork, open North Atlantic Ocean, and the approach toward Nova Scotia and the Gulf of Maine before landfall over New England