That's why I fly regional jets. Commercial airliners that are running short hops...... 1 to 3 hours.
Once I deliberately flew in real time Kennedy to narita..... but I was doing other stuff while a lot of the "boring part" was happening. Occasionally I was checking location/fixes and fuel and aircraft condition and such.... but most of the time I was doiong other work.
Regional jets,..... the best of both worlds.
best,
...............john