About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Calgary International (YYC) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calgary to Boston. The left side delivers the two best moments of the flight: the Canadian Rockies on departure and Boston Harbor with the city skyline on arrival. The right side has little to compete with those views along this predominantly overland route.
What can I see during takeoff from Calgary International in Calgary?
During takeoff from Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYC's primary departure runway 35L/17R means northbound or southbound departures are common. On a typical eastbound departure routing, the aircraft turns southeast, putting the Rocky Mountains on the left (south/southwest) side. The Canadian Rockies are dramatically visible from the left window during climb-out, with the Front Ranges rising immediately west of Calgary. Notable sights include: Canadian Rockies Front Ranges, Bow River valley, Calgary downtown skyline, Nose Hill Park plateau.
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 arrival runways for westerly approaches (Runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R) often bring aircraft over Boston Harbor and the harbor islands from the south or northeast. A left window seat on approach from the west gives views over the Charles River, Cambridge, and downtown Boston before crossing over the harbor. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, downtown Boston skyline, Charles River basin, Cape Cod Bay visible to the south.
How long is the flight from Calgary to Boston?
The flight from Calgary International (YYC) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
What does the Calgary to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over the Canadian prairies of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, then crosses into the Great Lakes region over Lake Superior and Lake Michigan or Lake Huron depending on routing. Over Ontario and Quebec the terrain becomes the Canadian Shield with countless lakes and boreal forest. The flight then crosses into New England over Vermont or New Hampshire, with the Green Mountains and White Mountains visible below before descending into Boston.