About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Will Rogers World (OKC) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oklahoma City to Boston. The left side wins overall due to the spectacular Boston Harbor and skyline arrival, which is one of the best urban approaches in the US. The takeoff right-side views of OKC are pleasant but relatively modest compared to the drama of descending over Boston Harbor on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Will Rogers World in Oklahoma City?
During takeoff from Will Rogers World (OKC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Will Rogers typically departs east or northeast on runway 17L/35R or 13/31. A northeast departure puts Oklahoma City's downtown skyline and the Oklahoma River to the right side. You'll also see Lake Hefner clearly to the right as the aircraft climbs out heading northeast toward the route. Notable sights include: Oklahoma City downtown skyline, Lake Hefner, Oklahoma River/Bricktown canal area, Lake Overholser.
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 sits on Boston Harbor and typically lands from the southwest on runways 04L/R or from the west on 22L/R. Approaching from the southwest, the left side gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River. A runway 04 approach from the southwest puts the harbor and city directly off the left wing. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, downtown Boston skyline, Charles River, Cape Cod Bay visible to the southeast.
How long is the flight from Oklahoma City to Boston?
The flight from Will Rogers World (OKC) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Oklahoma City to Boston flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast across Oklahoma, then over Missouri and the Ozark Plateau (visible as rolling forested hills), crossing the Mississippi River near St. Louis, then over Illinois and Indiana flatlands, across Lake Erie's southern shore or northern Ohio, into Pennsylvania's Appalachian ridges — the folded parallel ridges of the Ridge and Valley province are clearly visible from altitude — then over Connecticut and Rhode Island before descending into Boston.