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AUS → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Mississippi River crossing and the iconic Memphis riverfront during the final approach.
East Texas Piney Woods
The landscape transforms into a deep green carpet of pines as you leave Central Texas behind.
The Red River
Distinctive views of the winding, reddish-brown waterway that snakes through the borderlands of Texas and Arkansas.
Delta Farmland
A geometric patchwork of rich agricultural fields characteristic of the fertile Mississippi Alluvial Plain.
Mississippi River
A spectacular view of the massive river and the Hernando de Soto Bridge as you descend into Memphis.
The right side is best for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Arkansas Delta. During the descent, stay alert for the massive Mississippi River; it is the visual highlight of the trip. If the flight lands from the north, you may get a panoramic view of the 'M Bridge' and the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid.
Austin Skyline
Excellent views of downtown Austin, the Frost Bank Tower, and the UT Austin campus shortly after departure.
I-35 Corridor
Aerial perspective of the heavy transit artery connecting Austin to Temple and the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Ouachita National Forest
The distant, rolling green ridges of western Arkansas provide a scenic backdrop during the mid-flight cruise.
Little Rock
Potential sightings of the Arkansas River and the capital city's skyline as the flight path passes to the south.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is better for observing the geological transition from the Texas Hill Country to the denser forests of Arkansas. Watch for the unique east-west ridge formations of the Ouachitas roughly 45 minutes into the flight.
Distance: 899 km (559 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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