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PHX → BOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the snow-capped Colorado Rockies, potential glimpses of the Great Lakes, and the most iconic views of the Boston skyline and harbor during the final approach.
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Painted Desert
Vibrant stratified layers of siltstone and shale across northern Arizona shortly after takeoff.
Colorado Rockies
Breathtaking views of high-altitude peaks including the Sawatch and Front Ranges.
Chicago & Lake Michigan
On northern tracks, the southern tip of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline are visible in the distance.
Lake Erie
Deep blue expanses of the Great Lakes as the flight transitions into the Northeast corridor.
Boston Skyline
Exceptional views of the Prudential Tower, Fenway Park, and the Charles River during landing.
Sit on the left for the best chance of a 'city-side' arrival at Logan. Early morning flights offer the most vivid colors over the Arizona desert. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the rocky mountain transitions.
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Mogollon Rim
The dramatic southern edge of the Colorado Plateau defining the Arizona landscape.
St. Louis Arch
Look for the metallic glint of the Gateway Arch and the wide Mississippi River crossing.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinct folded mountain patterns of Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley.
Cape Cod & Islands
Views of the Atlantic coastline, Martha's Vineyard, and the hooked shape of the Cape on southern approaches.
Boston Harbor
Scenic views of the harbor islands and the Atlantic ocean right before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is also superior if the flight path tracks further south, offering views of the Ohio River valley and the central Appalachian range.
Book Hotels in BostonDistance: 3,694 km (2,295 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 21 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Route Type: Domestic
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