Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Philadelphia to Boston. The left side wins at both ends of this short flight. During the brief cruise at altitude over southern New England, the left side also faces inland toward the Connecticut River valley and Rhode Island coastline, offering more visual interest than the open Atlantic on the right.

During takeoff from Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Left side for the best views. PHL typically departs northeast on runways 27L/27R or 9L/9R depending on winds. On a northeast departure toward Boston, the left side gives you a view back over Center City Philadelphia, the Delaware River, and the Ben Franklin Bridge as you climb out. The right side faces New Jersey suburbs with little of interest. Notable sights include: Center City Philadelphia skyline, Delaware River, Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia Navy Yard.

When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan Airport sits on a peninsula in Boston Harbor, and most arrivals from the southwest use runway 04R/04L or 22L/22R. On approach from the southwest, the left side gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin. The right side faces the open Atlantic and East Boston industrial areas. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor islands, Downtown Boston skyline, Charles River basin, Bunker Hill and Charlestown.

The flight from Philadelphia International (PHL) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 55 to 70 minutes.

The flight tracks northeast over southern New Jersey briefly, then crosses into Delaware River airspace, over the New Jersey Pine Barrens, then into Connecticut airspace over the Connecticut River valley. At cruise altitude you may glimpse Long Island Sound to the left, the Rhode Island coastline near Providence, and Narragansett Bay before descending into Boston.