Shannon to Boston is 2,887 miles (4,646 km), a flight of about 6 hours 55 minutes.
While the Shannon departure offers a nice glimpse of the Kerry coastline, the Boston arrival delivers a much stronger, more varied visual payoff with the harbor islands and city skyline, tipping the balance to the right side overall.
Flight Path
Open North Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the crossing, with the flight path passing south of the Grand Banks and near the Nova Scotia coastline before the final descent toward New England.
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Takeoff from SNN
LEFTDeparting Shannon on runway 24, the climb-out banks over the Shannon Estuary with the rugged Kerry coastline and the MacGillycuddy's Reeks visible to the south on the left side. The right side mostly shows the flatter Clare countryside and Galway Bay in the distance, less dramatic by comparison.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTArriving into Boston on runway 04R, the aircraft descends from the north over Massachusetts Bay before turning south, putting the Boston skyline and harbor islands on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the Financial District towers, the harbor waterfront, and Logan's peninsula jutting into the bay just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shannon (SNN) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shannon to Boston. While the Shannon departure offers a nice glimpse of the Kerry coastline, the Boston arrival delivers a much stronger, more varied visual payoff with the harbor islands and city skyline, tipping the balance to the right side overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Shannon in Shannon?
During takeoff from Shannon (SNN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Shannon on runway 24, the climb-out banks over the Shannon Estuary with the rugged Kerry coastline and the MacGillycuddy's Reeks visible to the south on the left side. The right side mostly shows the flatter Clare countryside and Galway Bay in the distance, less dramatic by comparison. Notable sights include: Shannon Estuary, Loop Head peninsula, MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Dingle Peninsula coastline.
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. Arriving into Boston on runway 04R, the aircraft descends from the north over Massachusetts Bay before turning south, putting the Boston skyline and harbor islands on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the Financial District towers, the harbor waterfront, and Logan's peninsula jutting into the bay just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Boston skyline (Financial District towers), Charles River mouth, Logan Airport peninsula.
How long is the flight from Shannon to Boston?
The flight from Shannon (SNN) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 6 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,887 miles (4,646 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Shannon to Boston flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the crossing, with the flight path passing south of the Grand Banks and near the Nova Scotia coastline before the final descent toward New England.