The right side offers the most distinctive scenery bookends—Lake Pontchartrain and the New Orleans skyline at departure, and Boston Harbor with the city skyline at arrival—while the cruise phase over the interior Southeast and Mid-Atlantic is largely flat and unremarkable on either side.
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Flight Path
New Orleans to Boston is 1,367 miles (2,200 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Piedmont plateau of the Carolinas, rolling terrain of central Virginia, and the Chesapeake Bay region passed to the east during cruise
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MSY
RIGHTDeparting MSY, the initial climb and turn toward the northeast puts Lake Pontchartrain and the New Orleans skyline on the right side of the aircraft, giving passengers a clear view of the lake's shoreline and the city's downtown towers before the plane levels off.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTOn approach into BOS, arrivals descending south toward runway 04 cross directly over Boston Harbor, putting the harbor islands, the Boston skyline, and the mouth of the Charles River on the right side of the cabin during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New Orleans to Boston. The right side offers the most distinctive scenery bookends—Lake Pontchartrain and the New Orleans skyline at departure, and Boston Harbor with the city skyline at arrival—while the cruise phase over the interior Southeast and Mid-Atlantic is largely flat and unremarkable on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International in New Orleans?
During takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MSY, the initial climb and turn toward the northeast puts Lake Pontchartrain and the New Orleans skyline on the right side of the aircraft, giving passengers a clear view of the lake's shoreline and the city's downtown towers before the plane levels off. Notable sights include: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans downtown skyline, Mississippi River bends, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
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 BOS, arrivals descending south toward runway 04 cross directly over Boston Harbor, putting the harbor islands, the Boston skyline, and the mouth of the Charles River on the right side of the cabin during final approach. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, downtown Boston skyline, Charles River mouth, Logan Airport's harbor-side runways.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Boston?
The flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,367 miles (2,200 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New Orleans to Boston flight path pass over?
Piedmont plateau of the Carolinas, rolling terrain of central Virginia, and the Chesapeake Bay region passed to the east during cruise