About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Juan to Boston. Left side wins both ends of the flight — the Old San Juan coastal departure and the Boston Harbor arrival approach. During the cruise portion, the left side also faces east-southeast over the open Atlantic, which is less interesting than the right side's occasional glimpses of the US East Coast, but the takeoff and landing views decisively favor left.
What can I see during takeoff from Luis Munoz Marin International in San Juan?
During takeoff from Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU), sit on the Left side for the best views. SJU typically departs on runway 08 heading east, then turns northeast toward Boston. A left-side seat gives you views back over San Juan's Condado lagoon, Old San Juan on its peninsula, and the Atlantic coastline stretching west. The right side faces south toward the interior mountains but you lose the dramatic coastal departure view quickly. Notable sights include: Old San Juan peninsula and El Morro fortress, Condado Lagoon, San Juan Bay, El Yunque rainforest to the southeast on the horizon.
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 typically lands on runway 04R or 33L for northbound arrivals. On approach from the south, left-side seats get Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin. The right side faces inland toward suburban sprawl with far less visual interest. Notable sights include: Boston downtown skyline, Boston Harbor and its islands, Charles River basin, Cape Cod peninsula visible to the southeast on approach.
How long is the flight from San Juan to Boston?
The flight from Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.
What does the San Juan to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the open Atlantic, passing well east of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos. Around the midpoint the aircraft is over deep ocean with no land visible. As the flight approaches the US coast, the Outer Banks of North Carolina may be faintly visible to the west on clear days, followed by the New Jersey coastline and Long Island Sound before descending into Boston.