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AUS → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for urban landmarks, including a high probability of seeing the Austin skyline shortly after takeoff and a prime view of the Houston skyline and Medical Center during the approach to Hobby Airport.
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Austin Skyline
A clear view of the growing Frost Bank Tower and Lady Bird Lake shortly after departure.
Colorado River
The winding river snakes alongside the flight path, acting as a natural guide toward the coast.
Lost Pines
The unique loblolly pine ecosystem near Bastrop, easily identified by its darker green hue.
Energy Corridor
The sprawling corporate campuses and massive suburban developments of West Houston.
Houston Skyline
Panoramic views of downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center on the final descent.
The right side is the 'photographer's side' for this route. Sit here during late afternoon or sunset flights for spectacular light over the Texas landscape. During the descent into HOU, stay alert for the massive highway interchanges like the 'Spaghetti Bowl' which look incredible from the air.
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Lake Bastrop
A prominent blue reservoir surrounded by pine-flecked hills east of Austin.
Blackland Prairies
Intricate geometric patterns of Central Texas farmland and agricultural fields.
Brenham
The scenic home of Blue Bell Creameries, characterized by rolling green meadows.
Sam Houston National Forest
Dense green canopy visible on the northern horizon as you transition toward the Gulf Coast.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. Keep your eyes peeled for the transition from the Hill Country terrain to the flat coastal plains. On approach to HOU, you may catch a glimpse of the ship channel if the plane enters a northern pattern.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 238 km (148 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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