The left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — the Swiss Alps and Lake Zurich on departure, and the Boston skyline and harbor on arrival. Over the Atlantic the difference is minimal, but the left side also faces south toward Greenland's ice sheet and Labrador coastline during the mid-flight portion of this routing.
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Flight Path
Zurich to Boston is 3,735 miles (6,011 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.
The flight tracks northwest over France and the English Channel, then across southern England and Ireland before heading out over the North Atlantic. The route passes south of Iceland and over the Labrador Sea, with possible views of the Greenland ice sheet edge and Newfoundland's rugged coastline before crossing Nova Scotia and the Gulf of Maine into Boston.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ZRH
LEFTZurich typically departs on runway 16 heading south or runway 28 heading west. On a westbound transatlantic routing, a left-side seat gives you views over Lake Zurich and the Alps to the south, including the Glarus Alps and the prominent Säntis massif to the east. The city of Zurich and the Limmat valley are clearly visible below during climb-out.
Landing at BOS
LEFTLogan Airport sits on a peninsula in Boston Harbor, and aircraft typically approach from the southwest or west on runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R. A left-side seat on approach from the west gives you a direct view over downtown Boston, the Charles River, and Boston Harbor as you descend. The city skyline, Fenway Park, and the harbor islands are all clearly visible from the left side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zurich (ZRH) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Boston. The left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — the Swiss Alps and Lake Zurich on departure, and the Boston skyline and harbor on arrival. Over the Atlantic the difference is minimal, but the left side also faces south toward Greenland's ice sheet and Labrador coastline during the mid-flight portion of this routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Zurich in Zurich?
During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs on runway 16 heading south or runway 28 heading west. On a westbound transatlantic routing, a left-side seat gives you views over Lake Zurich and the Alps to the south, including the Glarus Alps and the prominent Säntis massif to the east. The city of Zurich and the Limmat valley are clearly visible below during climb-out. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Säntis massif (2,502m), Glarus Alps, Zurich city center and Limmat river.
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 sits on a peninsula in Boston Harbor, and aircraft typically approach from the southwest or west on runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R. A left-side seat on approach from the west gives you a direct view over downtown Boston, the Charles River, and Boston Harbor as you descend. The city skyline, Fenway Park, and the harbor islands are all clearly visible from the left side. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River, Boston Harbor and harbor islands, Fenway Park.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Boston?
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,735 miles (6,011 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Zurich to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over France and the English Channel, then across southern England and Ireland before heading out over the North Atlantic. The route passes south of Iceland and over the Labrador Sea, with possible views of the Greenland ice sheet edge and Newfoundland's rugged coastline before crossing Nova Scotia and the Gulf of Maine into Boston.