The right side captures the two most scenic moments of this short hop: Long Island Sound and the Manhattan skyline glimpse at departure, and Boston's skyline and harbor on arrival, while the left side offers only unremarkable inland New England terrain.
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Flight Path
New York to Boston is 184 miles (296 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Rolling hills of central Connecticut near Hartford and the wooded terrain of central Massachusetts approaching Worcester, with no major water crossings along the direct inland route.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGA
RIGHTDeparting LGA on the northeast-heading runway, the right side looks out over Long Island Sound with the Throgs Neck Bridge below and the North Shore of Long Island receding ahead, while the Manhattan skyline briefly recedes into view behind to the southwest. The left side only shows the flatter Bronx/Westchester suburbs with no major landmarks.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTOn the standard southbound arrival into Logan over Boston Harbor, the right side faces west toward downtown Boston, giving a clear view of the Back Bay towers, the Financial District, and the Charles River, while the left side only shows open harbor water and a few distant islands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Guardia (LGA) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Boston. The right side captures the two most scenic moments of this short hop: Long Island Sound and the Manhattan skyline glimpse at departure, and Boston's skyline and harbor on arrival, while the left side offers only unremarkable inland New England terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from La Guardia in New York?
During takeoff from La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LGA on the northeast-heading runway, the right side looks out over Long Island Sound with the Throgs Neck Bridge below and the North Shore of Long Island receding ahead, while the Manhattan skyline briefly recedes into view behind to the southwest. The left side only shows the flatter Bronx/Westchester suburbs with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Long Island Sound, Throgs Neck Bridge, North Shore of Long Island, distant Manhattan skyline.
What can I see when landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the standard southbound arrival into Logan over Boston Harbor, the right side faces west toward downtown Boston, giving a clear view of the Back Bay towers, the Financial District, and the Charles River, while the left side only shows open harbor water and a few distant islands. Notable sights include: Boston skyline (Back Bay and Financial District), Charles River, Boston Harbor, harbor islands.
How long is the flight from New York to Boston?
The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 184 miles (296 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Boston flight path pass over?
Rolling hills of central Connecticut near Hartford and the wooded terrain of central Massachusetts approaching Worcester, with no major water crossings along the direct inland route.