Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to New York. Left side wins both ends of this short flight. You get Boston's harbor and skyline on departure and Manhattan's skyline and the East River on approach. The right side offers open ocean at Boston and suburban Queens at New York — significantly less interesting at both ends.

During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan's primary departure runway 22L/22R sends aircraft southwest over Boston Harbor and the city. The left side gets a direct view back over downtown Boston, the Charles River, and the harbor islands as the plane climbs out. Right side faces open ocean. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Boston Harbor and its islands, Charles River basin, Quincy Bay.

When landing at La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. LGA's primary arrival runway 04 brings aircraft in from the southwest over Queens and the East River. Left-side passengers get a sweeping view of the Manhattan skyline, the East River bridges, and Central Park during the approach. Right side faces the Long Island Sound and suburban Queens. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River and its bridges (Queensboro, Williamsburg, Brooklyn), Central Park, Flushing Bay.

The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to La Guardia (LGA) takes Approximately 55 to 70 minutes.

The flight tracks southwest along the Connecticut coast at relatively low cruise altitude (typically 18,000-24,000 ft). Visible features include the Rhode Island coastline and Narragansett Bay near Providence, the Connecticut River valley, Long Island Sound running parallel to the left side, and the suburban sprawl of southern Connecticut and Westchester County as you descend into New York.