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RAI → BOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Praia International Airport (Praia, Santiago Island) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a dramatic view of the Fogo volcano shortly after takeoff and provides a superior vantage point for the iconic Cape Cod peninsula during the descent into Boston.
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Pico do Fogo
Dramatic views of the active stratovolcano on Fogo Island shortly after departing Praia.
North Atlantic Abyss
Deep blue ocean vistas as the flight crosses the vast expanse between Africa and North America.
Cape Cod Hook
Clear views of the distinctive sandy hook and Provincetown during the arrival sequence.
Boston Skyline
Glittering views of the Financial District and Back Bay when approaching from the south.
Sit on the left for the best chance to witness the volcanic peaks of the Cape Verde archipelago. As you approach Boston, the left side usually faces the city skyline and the historic harbor islands if the plane is landing on the most common runway configurations.
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Sal and Boa Vista
Distant views of the eastern, desert-like islands of the Cape Verde archipelago.
Transatlantic Shipping
Observation of large cargo vessels traversing the major sea lanes near the US East Coast.
Nova Scotia Coastline
If the flight takes a northern route, the rugged and jagged cliffs of the Canadian Maritimes appear.
Maine Wilderness
Vast stretches of evergreen forests and rocky inlets visible as the plane tracks down the New England coast.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise during overnight flights. If the flight path takes a more northerly 'Great Circle' route, you will have excellent views of the rocky Maine coastline and the lighthouses of the Northeast.
Book Hotels in BostonDistance: 5,451 km (3,387 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 25 min
Departure: RAI (14.924500465393065, -23.49349975585937)
Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Route Type: International
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