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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers unparalleled views of the rugged Maine coastline, the islands of Casco Bay, and the transition from the New Hampshire seacoast to the North Shore of Massachusetts.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Kennebec River Estuary

Watch the winding Kennebec River meet the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff from Augusta.

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Casco Bay & Portland

An aerial view of the 'Calendar Islands' and the historic Portland waterfront including the Old Port.

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Old Orchard Beach

A clear view of the iconic seven-mile sandy beach and its historic wooden pier.

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Portsmouth Harbor

Views of the Piscataqua River bridges and the massive Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on the NH border.

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Cape Ann Shoreline

The rocky coast of Gloucester and Rockport as the plane begins its final descent into Boston.

Book a morning flight to see the sun rising over the Atlantic, which illuminates the coastline beautifully. The flight is typically low-altitude, making landmarks like the Portland Head Light easily visible to the naked eye. Avoid window seats near the wing if flying on a larger regional jet, though most planes on this route are small Cessnas with excellent visibility.

Right Side Highlights
6.5
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Inland Maine Forests

Expansive views of the dense pine forests and small ponds that define central Maine.

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Lewiston-Auburn

View of the twin cities and the Great Falls on the Androscoggin River to the west.

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White Mountains Horizon

On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of New Hampshire's Presidential Range are visible.

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Merrimack River Valley

The historic mill buildings of Lawrence and Lowell come into view as you enter Massachusetts.

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Boston Suburbs

A detailed look at the dense residential grid and green spaces like the Middlesex Fells.

The right side is preferable during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the ocean. Keep an eye out for Sebago Lake shortly after takeoff. During the descent into Logan, this side often provides a better perspective of the dense urban sprawl of the Greater Boston area.

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Route Information

Distance: 238 km (148 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 24 min

Departure: AUG (44.320598602299995, -69.7973022461)

Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)

Route Type: Domestic

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