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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Tampa. The right side wins overall. The Boston departure view of the harbor and downtown skyline is the most dramatic moment of the flight, and the right side also tracks the Atlantic coastline through Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey in the early cruise phase before the route cuts inland over the Carolinas. The Tampa landing view on the left is excellent but the right side's early coastal scenery tips the balance.
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 Right side for the best views. Logan's most common southbound departures use Runway 22L/22R, heading southwest over Boston Harbor and the city. The right side gives you a clear look at downtown Boston, the Charles River, and the Back Bay grid as you climb out over the harbor. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Boston Harbor islands, Charles River basin, Logan Airport itself receding behind you.
What can I see when landing at Tampa International in Tampa?
When landing at Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tampa International sits on the west side of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on Runway 19L/19R or 10. The left side gives you views of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the St. Petersburg peninsula as you descend. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, St. Petersburg peninsula, downtown Tampa skyline.
How long is the flight from Boston to Tampa?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Tampa International (TPA) takes Approximately 3 hours to 3 hours 20 minutes.
What does the Boston to Tampa flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks southwest along the Atlantic seaboard, passing over Long Island Sound and the New York metro area, then over the New Jersey coast and Delaware Bay. Crossing the Chesapeake Bay is a notable visual landmark — it's wide enough to be unmistakable from altitude. The route then crosses the Carolinas' flat coastal plain and pine forests before entering Florida over Jacksonville or Gainesville, with the flat green interior of Florida visible on descent toward Tampa.