About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Raleigh Durham International (RDU) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Raleigh-durham to Boston. While the left side has a decent Raleigh departure view, the right side wins overall for the spectacular Boston Harbor and skyline arrival sequence. Mid-flight over the Northeast corridor, the right side also picks up views of Providence and the Rhode Island coastline on descent, making it the stronger seat for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Raleigh Durham International in Raleigh-durham?
During takeoff from Raleigh Durham International (RDU), sit on the Left side for the best views. RDU primarily uses runways 5L/5R for northeast departures, which puts the left side facing northwest toward downtown Raleigh and the Research Triangle. As the aircraft climbs and turns northeast, the left side gets a clear look at the urban core of Raleigh and Jordan Lake to the southwest. Notable sights include: Downtown Raleigh skyline, Jordan Lake reservoir, Falls Lake reservoir to the north, Research Triangle Park campus sprawl.
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 approach from the southwest on runway 04R/04L or from the south on runway 33L. A right-side seat on approach from the southwest gives you a direct view of Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin as the aircraft descends over the water. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, downtown Boston skyline including the Prudential and Hancock towers, Charles River basin, Cape Cod Bay visible to the southeast on clear days.
How long is the flight from Raleigh-durham to Boston?
The flight from Raleigh Durham International (RDU) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Raleigh-durham to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Virginia Piedmont, crossing the Richmond metro area, then the Potomac River and Washington DC metro region visible to the west, followed by the Delaware and Chesapeake Bay watersheds, the Philadelphia metro area, then the New Jersey Pine Barrens, New York City metro visible to the west on clear days, Connecticut coastline, and finally Rhode Island and Massachusetts on descent into Boston