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EWR → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff and the most direct views of Nashville and the Mississippi River.
Manhattan Skyline
On departure, look back for a sweeping view of the New York City skyscrapers if the plane turns south.
Appalachian Ridges
Visible parallel mountain folds crossing through Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Nashville
Clear views of the Cumberland River and the downtown music district as the flight path passes Tennessee.
Mississippi River
A massive geographic milestone marking the crossing into the American West near the Arkansas border.
Texas Hill Country
The landscape shifts to rugged limestone and scrub brush as you enter the Austin vicinity.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photos of the East Coast. If the flight departs to the North from EWR, the immediate banking turn south provides the best NYC views. Watch for the change in terrain from the lush Appalachians to the dryer Texas plains.
Susquehanna River
A wide, historic river cutting through the scenic Pennsylvania landscape.
Ohio River
The industrial and natural heart of the Midwest visible as you cross the Kentucky border.
Ozark Mountains
Dense green plateaus and deep valleys throughout the Arkansas portion of the flight.
Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, visible near the Oklahoma-Texas border.
Austin Skyline
On a standard landing approach from the north, the right side sees the growing downtown core and Lady Bird Lake.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Watch for the dramatic change from the Ozark forests to the flat Texas plains. This side is also the best bet for seeing the Austin skyline if the airport is landing to the south on Runways 18L or 18R.
Distance: 2,417 km (1,502 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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