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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a panoramic view of the Atlantic coastline and the scenic Boston Harbor Islands during the final descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Gulf Coast Wetlands

Initial climb offers views of the intricate bayous and marshlands of the upper Texas and Louisiana coast.

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Jersey Shore

Aerial views of the barrier islands and white sandy beaches stretching along the New Jersey coastline.

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New York Harbor

Look for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the shipping traffic entering the Port of New York and New Jersey.

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Long Island Sound

Follow the coastline of Connecticut and the various islands dotting the Sound as you head toward Massachusetts.

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Boston Harbor Islands

A spectacular low-altitude view of the Harbor Islands and the historic lighthouse as you land at Logan.

The right side is essential for the classic 'Harbor Approach' into BOS. For late afternoon flights, you will get beautiful golden hour lighting over the Atlantic, though be prepared for some sun glare early in the flight.

Left Side Highlights
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Houston Skyline

Catch a glimpse of the downtown Houston skyscrapers shortly after departing Hobby Airport.

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Mississippi River

Observe the massive, winding bends of the Mississippi River as the flight crosses near the Tennessee border.

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Appalachian Ridges

View the distinct, rhythmic forested ridges of the Appalachian Mountains through West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

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Manhattan Distance View

On clear days, see the dense urban grid and skyscrapers of New York City as you pass to the west.

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Boston Suburbs

Watch the dense historical neighborhoods of Cambridge and Brookline during the final approach.

Sit on the left for morning departures to keep the sun on the opposite side of the aircraft. This side is superior for viewing the inland geographic transitions from the Gulf coastal plain to the mountainous northeast.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,587 km (1,607 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min

Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)

Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)

Route Type: Domestic

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