About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orlando International (MCO) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Boston. While the left side wins at takeoff with the Orlando theme park and lake views, the right side delivers the more dramatic payoff: the Atlantic coastline scrolls past for much of the flight, and the Boston Harbor arrival on the right is one of the most visually rewarding urban airport approaches in the northeastern US. Right side also catches views of the Outer Banks, Delaware Bay, and the New Jersey Shore during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Orlando International in Orlando?
During takeoff from Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. MCO's primary departure runway 18L/36R runs north-south. Northbound departures climbing out on runway 36R give the left (west) side a clear view over downtown Orlando, the theme park complexes, and the chain of lakes west of the airport. The right side faces east toward flat scrubland and the St. Johns River marshes. Notable sights include: Downtown Orlando skyline, Walt Disney World resort complex and its distinctive lagoons, Lake Tohopekaliga to the southwest, International Drive hotel corridor.
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. Logan Airport sits on a peninsula in Boston Harbor, and aircraft typically land on runway 33L/33R or 22L approaching from the south or southeast. Right-side passengers get the iconic view of Boston Harbor, the downtown Boston skyline across the water, and the Charles River basin as the plane descends over the water. Left side faces south toward Quincy and the South Shore suburbs. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, Downtown Boston skyline and Financial District, Charles River basin, Cape Cod Bay visible to the southeast on approach.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Boston?
The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Orlando to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks up the Atlantic Seaboard. Notable features include the Georgia and South Carolina coastline with its sea islands and tidal marshes, Cape Hatteras and the Outer Banks of North Carolina visible as a thin barrier strip, the Chesapeake Bay's wide mouth and its distinctive shape, Delaware Bay, the New Jersey Pine Barrens and Shore, New York City metro area with Manhattan visible, Long Island Sound, and the Rhode Island coastline before descent into Boston.