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MCI → BOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent scenic rewards, featuring the Great Lakes, the unique geography of the Finger Lakes, and an iconic view of the Boston skyline without the glare of the southern sun.
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Upper Mississippi River
Cross the historic waterway early in the flight near the Missouri-Illinois border.
Cleveland and Lake Erie
Glance north to see the Ohio coastline and the massive expanse of the Great Lakes.
New York Finger Lakes
Distinctive views of the long, narrow glacial lakes like Seneca and Cayuga in Upstate New York.
Mohawk Valley
The scenic corridor between the Adirondacks and the Catskills leading toward the Hudson.
Boston Skyline
On many approaches, this side provides a stunning panoramic view of downtown and the Back Bay.
The left side is superior for photography because the sun remains to the south for the duration of the eastbound trip. Watch closely about 90 minutes into the flight for the Finger Lakes; they are easily identifiable by their vertical orientation. During the final descent, look for the Zakim Bridge and Fenway Park if the plane approaches from the west.
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St. Louis Gateway Arch
Depending on the specific flight corridor, the iconic arch may be visible to the south.
Appalachian Ridges
The 'Ridge-and-Valley' province of Pennsylvania creates striking parallel mountain patterns.
Susquehanna River
A wide, shallow river that winds dramatically through the Appalachian chain.
The Catskills
Rugged, forested mountains in southern New York that offer beautiful autumn foliage colors.
Boston Harbor Islands
A bird's-eye view of the historic forts and lighthouses scattered throughout the harbor.
Be prepared for significant sun glare on this side of the aircraft during morning and midday flights. For the best experience, close your window shade during the mid-flight cruise to avoid heat and glare, but open it as you cross into Massachusetts to catch the coastal transition and the intricate network of the Harbor Islands.
Book Hotels in BostonDistance: 2,017 km (1,253 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Route Type: Domestic
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