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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers spectacular views of the Finger Lakes region shortly after takeoff, followed by the rolling Berkshires and a likely aerial view of the Boston skyline upon approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Finger Lakes Region

Breathtaking views of Canandaigua, Seneca, and Cayuga Lakes, looking like giant scratches in the earth.

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Catskill Mountains

The rugged, forested peaks of the Catskills are visible to the south during the mid-flight cruise.

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The Berkshires

Picturesque views of the rolling hills and dense forests of Western Massachusetts.

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Quabbin Reservoir

A massive, multi-branched man-made lake that serves as Boston's primary water source.

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Boston Skyline

If landing on Runways 4R or 4L, you get an incredible close-up of the Financial District and Back Bay.

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Boston Harbor Islands

A beautiful view of the various islands scattered throughout the harbor during the final seconds before touchdown.

The right side is the clear winner for geographic diversity. Sit here for the best views of the Finger Lakes shortly after departure. For the iconic Boston skyline view, hope for a western approach. Late afternoon flights on this side offer beautiful golden hour lighting over the Massachusetts landscape.

Left Side Highlights
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Lake Ontario

Immediate views of the southern shoreline and the vast expanse of the Great Lake to the north.

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Syracuse & Onondaga Lake

Clear view of the Salt City and the distinctively shaped lake just north of the city center.

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Adirondack Wilderness

On clear days, the distant high peaks of the Adirondack Mountains are visible on the horizon.

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Green Mountains

Distant views of the Vermont mountain range as the flight crosses into New England territory.

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Massachusetts North Shore

As the plane descends, the coastal towns and rocky inlets of the North Shore come into view.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare. This side is superior if the flight path tracks further north, offering a broader view of the Adirondacks and the coastal marshes of the North Shore during the final descent into Logan.

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Route Information

Distance: 551 km (342 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 55 min

Departure: ROC (43.118900299072266, -77.67240142822266)

Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)

Route Type: Domestic

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