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AUS → LHR
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to London Heathrow Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is the superior choice for this transatlantic route, offering potential views of the rugged Greenland ice caps, the Northern Lights during the night segment, and a higher probability of seeing the picturesque Irish and Scottish coastlines.
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Appalachian Mountains
Aerial views of the ancient, rolling ridge-and-valley formations in the Eastern United States.
Northeast Corridor
Glancing views of the illuminated metropolitan areas of Philadelphia, New York, and Boston.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On more northerly paths, witness the massive glaciers and jagged fjords of southern Greenland.
Irish Coastline
The first sight of Europe often includes the rugged cliffs and deep greens of the West of Ireland.
Wembley Stadium
During the final descent into LHR, the left side often passes directly over North London's iconic arch.
Sit on the left side for the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis during the mid-flight night hours. In the summer months, the sun sets late and rises early this far north, creating beautiful twilight colors over the North Atlantic. Keep your window shade open as you cross the Irish Sea for great coastal shots.
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The Gulf Stream
Observe the distinct color changes in the Atlantic waters as you cross this powerful ocean current.
Atlantic Sunrise
Being on the south-facing side offers a front-row seat to the sunrise as you approach the European continent.
Cornish Coastline
Clear views of the sandy beaches and turquoise waters of Cornwall and Devon in Southwest England.
London Landmarks
If landing on runways 27L or 27R, the right side provides a panoramic view of the London Eye and the Shard.
The right side is ideal for those who enjoy watching the sunrise over the ocean. As you approach Heathrow, the flight often enters a holding pattern; if you are in the southern stack (Ockham), the right side provides incredible views of the Thames winding through the city. This side is also generally shielded from the direct, harsh glare of the sun during the first few hours of the flight.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 7,893 km (4,904 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 17 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Route Type: International
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