Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get the Smokies and Tennessee Valley, and at landing you get the full Boston skyline and harbor approach. The mid-flight right side has some Connecticut River valley views but nothing that overrides the left side advantages at both airports.
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Flight Path
Knoxville to Boston is 829 miles (1,334 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The flight tracks northeast over the Virginia and West Virginia Appalachians, crossing the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge, then over Maryland and Pennsylvania before entering New Jersey and Connecticut airspace. The Delaware River valley and Hudson River are visible in the distance depending on exact routing. The Connecticut River valley and Rhode Island coastline appear in the final descent phase.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TYS
LEFTTYS runway 23R departure heads southwest before turning northeast, putting the Great Smoky Mountains and the main Appalachian ridgelines on the left (south) side. You get a clear look at the high terrain of the Smokies including Clingmans Dome area as you climb out over the Tennessee Valley.
Landing at BOS
LEFTLogan Airport's primary northeast arrival (runway 33L/33R) brings aircraft in from the south over Boston Harbor and the city. Left side seats get a direct view of downtown Boston, the Charles River, Cambridge, and the harbor islands as you descend. Right side faces mostly open Atlantic Ocean.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Knoxville to Boston. Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get the Smokies and Tennessee Valley, and at landing you get the full Boston skyline and harbor approach. The mid-flight right side has some Connecticut River valley views but nothing that overrides the left side advantages at both airports.
What can I see during takeoff from Mc Ghee Tyson in Knoxville?
During takeoff from Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS), sit on the Left side for the best views. TYS runway 23R departure heads southwest before turning northeast, putting the Great Smoky Mountains and the main Appalachian ridgelines on the left (south) side. You get a clear look at the high terrain of the Smokies including Clingmans Dome area as you climb out over the Tennessee Valley. Notable sights include: Great Smoky Mountains ridgeline, Tennessee River valley, Clinch Mountain to the northwest, downtown Knoxville grid.
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 northeast arrival (runway 33L/33R) brings aircraft in from the south over Boston Harbor and the city. Left side seats get a direct view of downtown Boston, the Charles River, Cambridge, and the harbor islands as you descend. Right side faces mostly open Atlantic Ocean. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and harbor islands, downtown Boston skyline, Charles River and Cambridge, Massachusetts Bay.
How long is the flight from Knoxville to Boston?
The flight from Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 829 miles (1,334 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Knoxville to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Virginia and West Virginia Appalachians, crossing the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge, then over Maryland and Pennsylvania before entering New Jersey and Connecticut airspace. The Delaware River valley and Hudson River are visible in the distance depending on exact routing. The Connecticut River valley and Rhode Island coastline appear in the final descent phase.