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BOS → AUG
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Augusta State Airport (Augusta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an exceptional perspective of the New England coastline, featuring the Boston skyline immediately after takeoff, the historic North Shore, and the urban center of Portland, Maine, before descending into the dense pine forests near Augusta.
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Boston Skyline
Aerial view of the Back Bay skyscrapers and the Charles River shortly after departure from Logan.
Salem & North Shore
The historic maritime coastlines of Salem and Marblehead are visible as you head north.
Merrimack River
The wide mouth of the river separating Massachusetts and New Hampshire near Newburyport.
Portland Urban View
A detailed look at the Old Port district and the densest urban landscape in Maine.
Maine Wilderness
Vast stretches of evergreen forests and rolling hills as the flight moves inland toward the state capital.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun over the Atlantic. During autumn, particularly early to mid-October, the left side provides a stunning view of the vibrant fall foliage across the Massachusetts and Maine interior.
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Boston Harbor Islands
The scattered islands of the harbor, including the historic Boston Light, appear just after takeoff.
Isles of Shoals
A cluster of nine small islands located six miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine.
Cape Elizabeth
The rugged edge of the Maine coast featuring the famous Portland Head Light in the distance.
Casco Bay
The 'Calendar Islands' archipelago offers a unique pattern of land and sea from cruising altitude.
Kennebec River
The major waterway that guides the aircraft's final approach into the Augusta area.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the 'golden hour' reflecting off the Atlantic Ocean. Keep a close eye out for the rugged, jagged coastline typical of Maine, which is much more visible from this side as the plane hugs the shore.
Book Hotels in AugustaDistance: 238 km (148 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: AUG (44.320598602299995, -69.7973022461)
Route Type: Domestic
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