Both the Lisbon departure and Boston arrival favor the right side, offering river, bridge, and skyline views, while the long mid-ocean cruise phase contributes little scenery on either side.
Flight Path
Open North Atlantic Ocean with no landmasses visible for most of the crossing; the flight path may pass south of Newfoundland's coastline before making landfall over Nova Scotia and the Gulf of Maine on the descent into New England.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
RIGHTDeparting north on runway 02 before turning west, the right side gives passengers a sweeping view of Lisbon's skyline, the Tagus River estuary, and the 25 de Abril Bridge as the aircraft banks toward the Atlantic. The left side mostly shows the Atlantic horizon with little detail.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTOn the southbound approach to runway 04R, the aircraft descends over Boston Harbor, and the right side offers a clear view of the downtown skyline, the Charles River, and the harbor islands as Logan's peninsula comes into view. The left side faces open harbor water with less to see.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Boston. Both the Lisbon departure and Boston arrival favor the right side, offering river, bridge, and skyline views, while the long mid-ocean cruise phase contributes little scenery on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing north on runway 02 before turning west, the right side gives passengers a sweeping view of Lisbon's skyline, the Tagus River estuary, and the 25 de Abril Bridge as the aircraft banks toward the Atlantic. The left side mostly shows the Atlantic horizon with little detail. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon downtown, Belém district.
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 the southbound approach to runway 04R, the aircraft descends over Boston Harbor, and the right side offers a clear view of the downtown skyline, the Charles River, and the harbor islands as Logan's peninsula comes into view. The left side faces open harbor water with less to see. Notable sights include: Boston skyline, Charles River, Boston Harbor Islands, Logan Airport peninsula.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Boston?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes 7h 55m.
What does the Lisbon to Boston flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean with no landmasses visible for most of the crossing; the flight path may pass south of Newfoundland's coastline before making landfall over Nova Scotia and the Gulf of Maine on the descent into New England.