The left side offers a more varied sequence overall: a scenic river-and-skyline departure from Minneapolis-St. Paul plus glimpses of the southern Great Lakes shoreline and the northern Adirondack foothills during cruise, giving it slightly more terrain variety than the right side's flatter Midwest and Ontario farmland views.
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Flight Path
Minneapolis to Boston is 1,121 miles (1,804 km), a flight of about 2 hours 25 minutes.
Southern Lake Michigan shoreline, Michigan's Lower Peninsula farmland, Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay, southern Ontario countryside, and the northern edge of the Adirondack Mountains before descending into New England
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MSP
LEFTDeparting MSP toward the southeast before turning onto the eastbound routing, left-side passengers get a good look at the Mississippi River, downtown St. Paul, and the Twin Cities' many lakes as the aircraft climbs out. The right side mostly shows suburban grid streets with no distinguishing features.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTOn approach into Logan, arrivals from the west typically curve over Boston Harbor before landing, putting the downtown skyline, the harbor islands, and the Atlantic coastline on the right side of the aircraft. The left side during this turn mostly faces inland suburbs and the Blue Hills, which are less visually striking.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Boston. The left side offers a more varied sequence overall: a scenic river-and-skyline departure from Minneapolis-St. Paul plus glimpses of the southern Great Lakes shoreline and the northern Adirondack foothills during cruise, giving it slightly more terrain variety than the right side's flatter Midwest and Ontario farmland views.
What can I see during takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing MSP toward the southeast before turning onto the eastbound routing, left-side passengers get a good look at the Mississippi River, downtown St. Paul, and the Twin Cities' many lakes as the aircraft climbs out. The right side mostly shows suburban grid streets with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, downtown St. Paul skyline, Minnehaha Creek/lakes district, Twin Cities suburbs.
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 approach into Logan, arrivals from the west typically curve over Boston Harbor before landing, putting the downtown skyline, the harbor islands, and the Atlantic coastline on the right side of the aircraft. The left side during this turn mostly faces inland suburbs and the Blue Hills, which are less visually striking. Notable sights include: Boston skyline, Boston Harbor Islands, Logan Airport's harbor-side runways, Atlantic coastline.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Boston?
The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 2 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,121 miles (1,804 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Minneapolis to Boston flight path pass over?
Southern Lake Michigan shoreline, Michigan's Lower Peninsula farmland, Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay, southern Ontario countryside, and the northern edge of the Adirondack Mountains before descending into New England