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BOSAUS

Our Recommendation
8.2

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.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Northeast Corridor

Aerial views of the urban sprawl between New York City and Philadelphia as the flight tracks southwest.

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Chesapeake Bay

The intricate coastline and massive bridges of the Maryland and Virginia shorelines are often visible in the distance.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

The characteristic blue-hued ridges of the Southern Appalachian range stretching through Virginia and North Carolina.

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Mississippi River

A dramatic crossing of the United States' largest river system, typically near the Tennessee or Arkansas border.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Hudson Valley

Early flight views of the lush, forested valley and the winding Hudson River north of New York City.

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Allegheny Plateau

The rugged, dissected plateau landscape of Pennsylvania and West Virginia featuring deep valleys and tight ridges.

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Ohio River

Multiple crossings of the Ohio River, showing the industrial heartland and scenic river bends.

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Ozark Mountains

Rolling hills and dense hardwood forests across Missouri and Arkansas as you transition toward the Great Plains.

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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.

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Route Information

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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