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BOS → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Great Lakes system, including the unique glacial Finger Lakes and the expansive shoreline of Lake Erie, providing more geographic variety than the southern path.
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Finger Lakes
The iconic, long glacial lakes of Upstate New York visible as thin blue slivers.
Lake Erie
The vast expanse of the Great Lake, often dotted with cargo ships near the shoreline.
Cleveland Waterfront
A perfect view of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Cleveland sports stadiums along the water.
Mississippi & Missouri Confluence
The meeting point of North America's two greatest rivers north of St. Louis.
Kansas City Approach
Sweeping views of the Missouri River loops as the plane descends into MCI.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. Approximately 45 minutes after takeoff, watch for the narrow Finger Lakes. During late autumn, the foliage in the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes region offers a spectacular tapestry of colors.
Book Hotels in Kansas CityBoston Skyline
Stunning views of the Financial District and Back Bay immediately after takeoff from Logan.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinct parallel folds of the Pennsylvania mountains stretching toward the horizon.
Indianapolis
Clear views of the 'Crossroads of America' and the distinct layout of the Indiana capital.
Mississippi River
Crossing the massive waterway that divides the eastern and western United States.
Prairie Grids
The geometric perfection of the American Heartland's agricultural fields nearing Missouri.
On morning flights, the left side keeps the sun behind the aircraft, reducing glare. Look out for the Appalachian mountain range about an hour into the flight, which looks particularly striking in the winter when snow highlights the ridges.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,017 km (1,253 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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