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BOS → YOW
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (Ottawa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more direct view of the rugged Adirondack Mountains and the picturesque Lake George region shortly after crossing the Vermont border.
Boston Skyline
Aerial perspective of the Back Bay, Charles River, and Fenway Park immediately following takeoff from Logan.
Green Mountains
The rolling, densely forested peaks of central Vermont providing a lush green or snowy white tapestry.
Lake George
The narrow, island-dotted glacial lake nestled within the southeastern base of the Adirondack Mountains.
Adirondack High Peaks
Dramatic views of Mount Marcy and the surrounding wilderness of New York's largest protected park.
Eastern Ontario Basin
The transition to the flat, organized agricultural grids of the St. Lawrence Valley as you approach Ottawa.
Sit on the left for the best morning light; the sun will be behind you or to the right, illuminating the mountain ridges. During winter months, this side captures the best shadows across the snow-covered High Peaks of New York. Try to book a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the Adirondacks.
Massachusetts North Shore
Views of the rugged Atlantic coastline, including Salem and Gloucester, during the initial climb.
White Mountains
On clear days, Mount Washington and the Presidential Range are visible on the distant northern horizon.
Lake Champlain
A sweeping view of the broad northern section of the lake and the city of Burlington, Vermont.
St. Lawrence River
The massive waterway marking the international border, often dotted with cargo ships and the Thousand Islands to the west.
Ottawa River & Parliament
As the plane banks for landing at YOW, you may catch the Gatineau Hills and the Gothic spires of Parliament Hill.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. Keep an eye out for the twinkling lights of Montreal far to the north if flying at dusk. This side often gets a better view of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau side of the capital region during the final approach pattern.
Distance: 498 km (309 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: YOW (45.3224983215332, -75.66919708251953)
Route Type: International
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