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CDG → BOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior scenic opportunities, particularly the high-latitude views of the Greenland ice cap, the rugged Canadian Maritimes, and the detailed Maine coastline during descent.
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Southern England
Green patchwork fields and small coastal towns of Cornwall and Devon as you leave the European mainland.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On northern tracks, witness the immense white expanse, massive glaciers, and deep blue fjords of southern Greenland.
Newfoundland Coast
The wild, rocky shores and deep inlets of eastern Canada, often featuring icebergs in late spring and early summer.
Nova Scotia Forests
Vast stretches of dense pine forests and thousands of small lakes characteristic of the Canadian Maritimes.
The Maine Coast
The famously 'jagged' coastline of Maine, featuring countless islands, lighthouses, and seaside villages like Bar Harbor.
The Right Side is the clear winner for the 'Great Circle' route. To see Greenland, check the flight path on the seatback screen; if the path bows north, look out about 4 hours into the flight. This side also avoids direct glare from the southern sun, making it easier to spot whales in the Atlantic or icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland during spring months.
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Normandy Coastline
Aerial views of the historic D-Day beaches and the dramatic white cliffs of northern France shortly after takeoff.
English Channel
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with cargo ships and ferries traversing between France and the UK.
Cape Cod & Islands
A clear view of the distinct 'arm' of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket as the plane turns for its final approach.
Boston Harbor
Spectacular views of the Harbor Islands and the city's financial district skyscrapers just moments before touchdown.
Sit on the left for the best views of the French coast initially. During the final descent into Logan, this side often provides a classic view of the Boston skyline if the plane approaches from the north. Aim for a mid-morning departure to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Massachusetts coastline.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 5,534 km (3,439 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 31 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Route Type: International
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