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BOS → MSY
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Boston skyline departure and the breathtaking descent over Lake Pontchartrain into New Orleans.
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Boston Skyline
Unmatched views of the Back Bay, Prudential Center, and Fenway Park shortly after taking off from Logan.
Long Island Sound
Aerial perspective of the Connecticut coastline and the northern shores of Long Island.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The rolling, misty peaks of the Southern Appalachians through Virginia and North Carolina.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
A clear view of the world's longest continuous bridge over water during the final approach.
Downtown New Orleans
Depending on the landing pattern, views of the Superdome and the French Quarter are often visible to the south.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is essential for seeing the Causeway bridge during the descent into MSY. Look out 15 minutes before landing for the massive expanse of Lake Pontchartrain.
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Berkshires & Hudson Valley
Vast stretches of New England forest and the northern reaches of the Hudson River.
Appalachian Plateau
The rugged terrain and deep valleys of central Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Alabama Farmlands
Geometric patterns of agriculture and rural landscapes across the Deep South.
Mississippi River
The iconic, winding 'Big Muddy' becomes visible as the plane enters Louisiana airspace.
Atchafalaya Basin
Intricate networks of swamps, bayous, and wetlands just west of the airport.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mississippi Delta. Keep an eye out for the extreme meanders of the Mississippi River as you cross into Louisiana; the river's loops are particularly striking from 30,000 feet.
Book Hotels in New OrleansDistance: 2,200 km (1,367 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Route Type: Domestic
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