About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Boston. Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get the Bavarian Alps to the south, and at landing you face the Boston skyline and harbor on approach. The left side also tracks closer to the southern edge of the North Atlantic routing, occasionally offering glimpses of southern Greenland's ice sheet and Labrador coastline.
What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?
During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich departures on runway 26L/26R head westward, and a left (south-facing) seat gives you a clear view of the Bavarian Alps stretching across the horizon. The Inn Valley, Zugspitze, and the Bavarian foothills are all visible to the south before the aircraft turns northwest toward the Atlantic routing. Notable sights include: Zugspitze (Germany's highest peak at 2,962m), Bavarian foothills and Ammersee lake, Munich city center to the northeast, Starnberger See lake.
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's primary westerly arrivals (runway 04R/22L or 33L) typically bring aircraft over Boston Harbor and the South Shore from the south or southwest. A left seat faces south and west, giving views of Boston Harbor, the city skyline, Cape Cod Bay in the distance, and the Charles River basin on final approach. Notable sights include: Boston city skyline and Back Bay, Boston Harbor and its islands, Cape Cod peninsula visible to the south, Charles River and Cambridge.
How long is the flight from Munich to Boston?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 9 to 9.5 hours westbound.
What does the Munich to Boston flight path pass over?
The route crosses southern Germany, then tracks northwest over the Netherlands and North Sea, crosses Scotland or northern England, then heads out over the North Atlantic. Midpoint features include the southern tip of Greenland's ice cap (visible on clear days), the Labrador Sea, and the rugged coastline of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia before descending toward New England.