About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Barajas (MAD) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madrid to Boston. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left side captures the Iberian Peninsula on departure and Boston Harbor plus the city skyline on arrival, making it the clear choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Barajas in Madrid?
During takeoff from Barajas (MAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Barajas typically departs westbound on runway 32L/32R or eastbound on 18L/18R. On westbound departures heading toward the Atlantic, the left side gives you a clear view south over Madrid city center, the Manzanares River, and the Sierra de Guadarrama rising to the northwest. On eastbound departures the left side still captures the city grid and the Jarama valley below. Notable sights include: Sierra de Guadarrama (snow-capped ridge to the northwest), Madrid city center grid with Casa de Campo park, Manzanares River winding south, Jarama River valley to the east.
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 most arrivals from the east or southeast use runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R. On the common approach from the east over the Atlantic, the left side gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin just before touchdown. Right side faces the open ocean on this approach. Notable sights include: Boston downtown skyline (Prudential Tower, Hancock Tower), Boston Harbor islands, Charles River basin, Cambridge across the river.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Boston?
The flight from Barajas (MAD) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours westbound.
What does the Madrid to Boston flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Madrid across the Cantabrian coast near Bilbao or Santander, then out over the Bay of Biscay and the open North Atlantic. The flight passes south of Iceland and crosses the Canadian Maritime provinces — Nova Scotia and possibly the Bay of Fundy — before descending over the Gulf of Maine toward Boston. Mid-Atlantic is open ocean with occasional cloud systems; the Canadian coastline offers rocky shoreline and boreal forest visible in clear conditions.