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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of Lake Tahoe, the Great Salt Lake, and the Great Lakes, while providing better lighting conditions for morning departures.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
🌉

San Francisco Bay

Aerial views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Berkeley Hills immediately after takeoff.

🏔️

Lake Tahoe

The deep blue waters of Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada peaks are visible about 25-30 minutes into the flight.

🧂

Great Salt Lake

Dramatic views of the salt flats and the turquoise-tinted waters of Utah's massive inland sea.

🏙️

Chicago Skyline

On many flight paths, you can see the Sears Tower and the Lake Michigan shoreline in the distance.

🌊

Niagara Falls

If taking a northerly route, the mist of the falls and the Niagara River are visible on the New York border.

⚓

North Shore Massachusetts

The historic coastline of Salem and Marblehead during the final descent into Logan International.

Choose a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. On morning flights heading east, the left side is the 'shade side,' which significantly reduces window glare and makes photography easier. Keep your camera ready about 90 minutes after takeoff for the Salt Lake crossing.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Yosemite High Sierra

The rugged granite peaks and wilderness areas of the southern Sierra Nevada range.

⛰️

Colorado Rockies

Snow-capped 14,000-foot peaks as the flight passes near the Denver area.

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Mississippi River

The massive, winding artery of the American Midwest visible roughly halfway through the flight.

⛰️

Appalachian Ridges

The long, parallel forested ridges of Pennsylvania and southern New York.

🎣

Cape Cod

On specific approaches, the distinct hook shape of the Cape is visible to the southeast.

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Boston Skyline

A spectacular close-up view of the Financial District and Back Bay if landing on Runway 4R or 4L.

Be aware that on morning departures, this side will experience heavy direct sunlight, making it difficult to keep the window shade up for long. However, if the flight arrives at sunset, the right side offers spectacular golden hour views of the Boston skyline and the Charles River.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,341 km (2,697 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 6 min

Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)

Arrival: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)

Route Type: Domestic

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