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BOS → LGB
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (Long Beach)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is preferred for its superior departure views of Boston, more consistent lighting for photography away from the sun, and dramatic mountain scenery across the Western US.
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Boston Skyline
Excellent views of the Back Bay, Fenway Park, and the Charles River immediately after takeoff.
The Great Lakes
Potential views of Lake Erie and the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
Rocky Mountains
Dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Colorado and Utah ranges.
Canyonlands
The jagged red rock formations and deep carvings of the Utah desert.
San Gabriel Mountains
The towering backdrop of the Los Angeles Basin during the descent into LGB.
This is the premier side for this route. You will have a front-row seat to the Boston skyline during departure. Since you are flying west, this side faces north, providing consistent lighting for photos of the Rockies. Upon arrival, the vast sprawl of the LA basin and the San Bernardino mountains are visible.
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Atlantic Coastline
Views of the South Shore and potentially Cape Cod depending on the departure vector.
Appalachian Mountains
The rolling green ridges of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The Great Plains
A vast patchwork of agricultural circles stretching across the Midwest.
Painted Desert
Vibrant colors of the Arizona desert if on a southerly flight corridor.
Orange County Coast
Scenic views of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach during the final approach.
Avoid this side on morning flights to skip direct sun glare. On the descent, you may get a view of the Anaheim area and Disneyland if the approach path takes you over North Orange County. Keep an eye out for the Mississippi River crossing roughly 3 hours into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 4,178 km (2,596 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 55 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: LGB (33.81769943, -118.1520004)
Route Type: Domestic
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