The southbound route along the Eastern Seaboard keeps the Atlantic coastline, Chesapeake Bay, and barrier islands in view on the left for much of the cruise, offering more sustained and varied scenery than the inland-facing right side.
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Flight Path
Boston to Tampa is 1,186 miles (1,908 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Chesapeake Bay, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the Georgia-Florida coastal marshes are visible along the flight path as it tracks south near the Eastern Seaboard.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTDeparting BOS to the south typically swings over Boston Harbor and the South Shore before turning onto the coastal corridor, giving early views of the harbor islands and Atlantic shoreline on the left side.
Landing at TPA
RIGHTTPA arrivals from the north commonly descend over Tampa Bay before turning onto final for the north-south runways, putting the bay's open water and the Pinellas peninsula shoreline on the right side during the approach turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Tampa International (TPA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Tampa. The southbound route along the Eastern Seaboard keeps the Atlantic coastline, Chesapeake Bay, and barrier islands in view on the left for much of the cruise, offering more sustained and varied scenery than the inland-facing right side.
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. Departing BOS to the south typically swings over Boston Harbor and the South Shore before turning onto the coastal corridor, giving early views of the harbor islands and Atlantic shoreline on the left side. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, South Shore coastline, Cape Cod Bay in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Tampa International in Tampa?
When landing at Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. TPA arrivals from the north commonly descend over Tampa Bay before turning onto final for the north-south runways, putting the bay's open water and the Pinellas peninsula shoreline on the right side during the approach turn. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Courtney Campbell Causeway, Downtown Tampa skyline, Pinellas peninsula.
How long is the flight from Boston to Tampa?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Tampa International (TPA) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,186 miles (1,908 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Tampa flight path pass over?
Chesapeake Bay, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the Georgia-Florida coastal marshes are visible along the flight path as it tracks south near the Eastern Seaboard.