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BOS → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a strategic vantage point for the high-density urban corridor of the Northeast and better sun positioning for photography during typical midday flights.
Northeast Corridor
Aerial views of the urban sprawl between New York City and Philadelphia as the flight tracks southwest.
Chesapeake Bay
The intricate coastline and massive bridges of the Maryland and Virginia shorelines are often visible in the distance.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The characteristic blue-hued ridges of the Southern Appalachian range stretching through Virginia and North Carolina.
Mississippi River
A dramatic crossing of the United States' largest river system, typically near the Tennessee or Arkansas border.
Downtown Austin
On a southern approach (Runway 18L/R), passengers get an excellent view of the rapidly growing Austin skyline and Lady Bird Lake.
For morning flights, the sun will be on the left, which can cause glare; however, for afternoon flights, this side is perfectly shaded. Keep an eye out approximately 30-40 minutes after takeoff for a glimpse of Long Island and the Manhattan skyline to the south.
Hudson Valley
Early flight views of the lush, forested valley and the winding Hudson River north of New York City.
Allegheny Plateau
The rugged, dissected plateau landscape of Pennsylvania and West Virginia featuring deep valleys and tight ridges.
Ohio River
Multiple crossings of the Ohio River, showing the industrial heartland and scenic river bends.
Ozark Mountains
Rolling hills and dense hardwood forests across Missouri and Arkansas as you transition toward the Great Plains.
Lake Travis
On the descent into Austin, look for the serpentine shapes of the Highland Lakes and the rocky terrain of the Texas Hill Country.
The right side is ideal for morning departures to avoid direct sunlight. During the winter months, this side offers great views of snow-covered peaks in the Appalachians. If the plane approaches AUS from the north, you will see the sprawling suburban growth of Round Rock and Georgetown.
Distance: 2,730 km (1,696 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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