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AUS → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior urban views, including the Austin skyline immediately after takeoff and the iconic Dallas skyline during the approach into DFW.
Austin Skyline
Spectacular views of downtown Austin and the Texas State Capitol immediately after departure.
UT Austin Campus
The iconic UT Tower and Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium are clearly visible north of downtown.
Waco & Brazos River
Views of the Baylor University campus and the historic Suspension Bridge crossing the Brazos.
Downtown Dallas
The Reunion Tower and Bank of America Plaza create a distinct silhouette during the northern approach.
DFW Airport Complex
Get a sense of the massive scale of DFW's seven runways and five terminals during the final descent.
The right side is the 'urban' side of this route. Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Dallas skyscrapers. On a clear day, the transition from the Blackland Prairie into the dense DFW metroplex is striking. Look for the Brazos River as a midpoint marker between the two cities.
Texas Hill Country
Rolling limestone ridges and cedar-covered hills marking the edge of the Edwards Plateau to the west.
Lake Travis
The serpentine curves of this major Central Texas reservoir are visible shortly after departure from AUS.
Fort Cavazos
One of the world's largest military installations, formerly Fort Hood, visible near the Killeen area.
Lake Whitney
A sprawling blue reservoir on the Brazos River that serves as a primary navigation landmark for pilots.
AT&T Stadium
The massive, gleaming dome of the Dallas Cowboys' home stadium is often visible during the western approach.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights and to avoid direct sun glare. This side provides a better perspective of the rural Texas landscape and the expansive military training grounds near Killeen. If the plane approaches DFW from the west, you may get a great view of Globe Life Field and Six Flags Over Texas.
Distance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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