About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tampa International (TPA) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tampa to Boston. The right side delivers the standout moment of the flight during Tampa departure with Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge clearly visible. Along the cruise portion heading northeast, the right side also faces the Atlantic coastline as the flight tracks up the Eastern Seaboard, offering intermittent views of the Carolina Outer Banks, Delaware Bay, and the New Jersey Shore. The left side wins at landing but the right side accumulates more total viewing value across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Tampa International in Tampa?
During takeoff from Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tampa International typically departs northbound on runway 19L/1R or eastbound on 36L/18R. A northbound departure on runway 1R puts the right side facing east over Tampa Bay, giving clear views of the bay's open water, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the St. Petersburg peninsula. The left side faces inland over suburban Tampa with little of interest. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay open water, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, St. Petersburg peninsula, Hillsborough Bay.
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 Left side for the best views. Logan Airport sits on Boston Harbor and typically lands from the south or southwest on runways 22L/R or 27. An approach from the southwest on runway 22L puts the left side facing southeast over Boston Harbor, with direct views of the downtown Boston skyline, the harbor islands, and the Charles River basin. The right side faces northwest over suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Boston skyline, Boston Harbor and harbor islands, Charles River basin, Cape Cod Bay visible to the southeast.
How long is the flight from Tampa to Boston?
The flight from Tampa International (TPA) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes.
What does the Tampa to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast up the Eastern Seaboard passing over or near the Georgia and South Carolina coastline, the Cape Fear region of North Carolina, the Outer Banks barrier islands, the Chesapeake Bay and Delmarva Peninsula, Delaware Bay, the New Jersey Pine Barrens and Shore, and New York City metro area before descending into Boston. The Atlantic coastline is the dominant geographic feature throughout the mid-flight portion.