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BOS → MUC
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Munich Airport (Munich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior chance to see the rugged Canadian Maritimes during the initial hours and provides the exclusive opportunity to witness the Northern Lights during the transatlantic crossing.
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Boston Harbor
Iconic views of the Boston skyline and the harbor islands immediately after takeoff from Logan.
Nova Scotia
Rugged coastline and deep inlets of the Canadian Maritimes visible during the first two hours of flight.
Newfoundland
The stark, beautiful wilderness and rocky shores of the Avalon Peninsula before heading over the ocean.
Aurora Borealis
The high-latitude great circle route offers prime viewing of the Northern Lights on clear nights looking north.
Benelux Flatlands
The intricate patchwork of fields and canals in Belgium and the Netherlands as you enter European airspace.
Upper Bavaria
Rolling green hills and traditional German villages as the plane descends into the Munich area.
Sit on the left for the best chance of spotting the Aurora Borealis during the night portion of the flight. For the best view of the Boston skyline, hope for a departure toward the East. Use a flight tracker to identify when you are passing over St. John's, Newfoundland, which is often visible before the ocean crossing begins.
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Cape Cod & Islands
Striking aerial view of the hook-shaped peninsula, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket shortly after departure.
Irish Coastline
First glimpse of Europe featuring the cliffs and deep green fields of Southern Ireland.
English Channel
Spot busy shipping lanes and the distant coastlines of both England and France simultaneously.
Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies and misty valleys of southwestern Germany as you cross the Rhine.
Swabian Jura
Dramatic limestone ridges and plateaus visible during the final leg of the flight across Southern Germany.
The Alps
Breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountain range stretching across the southern horizon toward Munich.
Choose the right side for spectacular views of the Alps as the plane turns for its final approach into Munich. If the flight departs during daylight, you will get a great look at the Massachusetts coastline. During the early morning arrival in Europe, the right side often catches the first light of the sunrise over the continent.
Book Hotels in MunichDistance: 6,181 km (3,841 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 16 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Route Type: International
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