About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Philadelphia International (PHL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Philadelphia. Left side wins both ends of this short southwest-trending flight. During the cruise portion at around 20,000-25,000 feet, the left side also faces generally southeast toward the Rhode Island coast, Long Island Sound, and the Connecticut shoreline, which are more visually interesting than the inland New England terrain on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan's primary departure runways (22L/22R heading southwest, or 09 heading east then turning south) typically put Boston Harbor and the downtown skyline on the left side as the aircraft climbs and turns southwest toward Philadelphia. You get a clear look at the harbor islands and the city grid. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, downtown Boston skyline (Prudential Tower, Hancock Tower), Charles River basin, Quincy Bay.
What can I see when landing at Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Philadelphia International sits on the southwest side of the city along the Delaware River. Aircraft typically land on runways 27L/27R approaching from the east, which puts the Delaware River, the Philadelphia skyline, and South Philly's dense row-house grid on the left side during final approach. Notable sights include: Philadelphia downtown skyline (One Liberty Place, Comcast Center), Delaware River, South Philadelphia row-house grid, Walt Whitman Bridge.
How long is the flight from Boston to Philadelphia?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes Approximately 55-70 minutes.
What does the Boston to Philadelphia flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over Rhode Island, then Connecticut, crossing the Hudson River valley near New Haven or Bridgeport, then over northern New Jersey. Visible features at cruise altitude include Long Island Sound to the southeast, the Hudson River as a silver line to the west, and the broad flat coastal plain of New Jersey in the descent. No significant mountain ranges cross this route — the terrain is low and coastal throughout.