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AMS → BOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is significantly better because it follows a Great Circle route that typically passes over the stunning glaciers of Southern Greenland and the rugged coasts of Newfoundland and Maine.
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Scottish Highlands
Northern flight paths provide views of the rugged peaks and lochs of northern Scotland.
Greenland Ice Sheet
The absolute highlight: massive glaciers, deep fjords, and the vast white expanse of the Arctic ice cap.
Newfoundland Coast
The first sighting of North America usually reveals the rocky, indented coastline of Canada.
Maine Coastline
Beautiful views of the heavily forested islands and rocky shores of the Downeast Maine region.
Massachusetts North Shore
Detailed views of Gloucester, Salem, and the northern suburbs before touching down at Logan.
The right side is the 'Greenland side.' Most AMS-BOS flights take a northern track; monitor the in-flight map and be ready about 4-5 hours into the flight for the most spectacular glacial views. This side also avoids direct sunlight, making it much easier to take high-quality photos of the landscape without glare.
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The Wadden Sea
Takeoff offers views of the UNESCO-listed Dutch mudflats and the Frisian Islands.
Mid-Atlantic Horizon
As you fly west, you get the best views of the horizon and potential sunset transitions.
Cape Cod
On the descent, you can often see the distinct sandy hook of Cape Cod and the islands to the south.
Boston Harbor Islands
A birds-eye view of the historic forts and lighthouses scattered throughout the harbor.
Boston Skyline
If landing on Runway 4R or 4L, you get an iconic view of the downtown skyscrapers and the Zakim Bridge.
Choose the left side for the best chance of seeing the Boston city skyline during the final approach. Since this is a westbound flight, the sun will be on the left (south) for much of the journey, so keep your window shade down during the mid-flight to avoid heat and glare unless you are looking for the horizon.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 5,547 km (3,447 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 32 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Route Type: International
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