The right side captures the most distinctive moments of the flight: a glimpse of Kansas City on departure, the folded ridges of the Pennsylvania Appalachians during cruise, and Boston Harbor with the city skyline on arrival, while the left side is dominated by featureless plains and inland suburbs.
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Flight Path
Kansas City to Boston is 1,253 miles (2,016 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Ohio River valley near Cincinnati, the ridge-and-valley Appalachian terrain of central Pennsylvania (Allegheny Front), and the rolling hills of the southern New York/Massachusetts border region
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MCI
RIGHTDeparting MCI and turning onto the eastbound route, the right side offers a brief look back at downtown Kansas City's skyline and the Missouri River bend before the plains take over. The left side only shows flat farmland with no distinguishing features.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTArrivals into Boston commonly approach from the south over the harbor before turning onto final for the northeast-facing runways, putting Boston Harbor's islands and the downtown skyline on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly faces inland suburbs with no major landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kansas City International (MCI) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kansas City to Boston. The right side captures the most distinctive moments of the flight: a glimpse of Kansas City on departure, the folded ridges of the Pennsylvania Appalachians during cruise, and Boston Harbor with the city skyline on arrival, while the left side is dominated by featureless plains and inland suburbs.
What can I see during takeoff from Kansas City International in Kansas City?
During takeoff from Kansas City International (MCI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MCI and turning onto the eastbound route, the right side offers a brief look back at downtown Kansas City's skyline and the Missouri River bend before the plains take over. The left side only shows flat farmland with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Downtown Kansas City skyline, Missouri River, Kansas City Streetcar corridor, surrounding farmland.
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 commonly approach from the south over the harbor before turning onto final for the northeast-facing runways, putting Boston Harbor's islands and the downtown skyline on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly faces inland suburbs with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor islands, downtown Boston skyline, Logan Airport's peninsula, Atlantic coastline.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Boston?
The flight from Kansas City International (MCI) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,253 miles (2,016 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kansas City to Boston flight path pass over?
Ohio River valley near Cincinnati, the ridge-and-valley Appalachian terrain of central Pennsylvania (Allegheny Front), and the rolling hills of the southern New York/Massachusetts border region