Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madison to Boston. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features: Madison's lakes and river system during departure, then the Appalachian foothills and Hudson River valley during the long eastbound cruise. Left side offers the superior Boston arrival, but the takeoff and midpoint scenery favor the right.

During takeoff from Dane Co Rgnl Truax Fld (MSN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Yahara River and Madison's lakes (Mendota and Monona) immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northeast, so right-side passengers see the city's water features and surrounding agricultural landscape expand below. Notable sights include: Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Yahara River, Madison downtown grid.

When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during approach to Boston. The aircraft descends from the west over the Charles River, and left-side passengers see the river's distinctive curves, Cambridge and Boston's skyline, and the harbor approach. This is the classic Boston arrival view. Notable sights include: Charles River, Boston Harbor, downtown Boston skyline, Cambridge.

The flight from Dane Co Rgnl Truax Fld (MSN) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Appalachian Mountains (visible as a series of parallel ridges running northeast-southwest, particularly the Green Mountains of Vermont and White Mountains of New Hampshire on the right side during cruise). The Hudson River valley appears on the left during the eastern portion of the flight. Lake Champlain (Vermont-New York border) may be visible on the left during cruise if the flight path passes nearby. The Connecticut River valley becomes visible as the aircraft descends toward New England.