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AUG → BOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Augusta State Airport (Augusta) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston)?
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.
Kennebec River Estuary
Watch the winding Kennebec River meet the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff from Augusta.
Casco Bay & Portland
An aerial view of the 'Calendar Islands' and the historic Portland waterfront including the Old Port.
Old Orchard Beach
A clear view of the iconic seven-mile sandy beach and its historic wooden pier.
Portsmouth Harbor
Views of the Piscataqua River bridges and the massive Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on the NH border.
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.
Inland Maine Forests
Expansive views of the dense pine forests and small ponds that define central Maine.
Lewiston-Auburn
View of the twin cities and the Great Falls on the Androscoggin River to the west.
White Mountains Horizon
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of New Hampshire's Presidential Range are visible.
Merrimack River Valley
The historic mill buildings of Lawrence and Lowell come into view as you enter Massachusetts.
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.
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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