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FLL → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the intricate Gulf of Mexico coastline, including the white sands of the Florida Panhandle and the unique bird-foot delta of the Mississippi River.
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Emerald Coast
Stunning views of the quartz-white sands and turquoise waters near Destin and Pensacola, Florida.
Mississippi River Delta
Watch the massive sediment plumes from the Mississippi River meeting the blue waters of the Gulf.
New Orleans
Views of Lake Pontchartrain and the urban sprawl of the Big Easy as the flight path skirts the Louisiana coast.
East Texas Piney Woods
The transition from coastal wetlands to the dense, hilly pine forests of East Texas.
Mobile Bay
The wide mouth of Mobile Bay and the historic port city of Mobile, Alabama.
Sit on the right side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Watch closely about halfway through the flight (roughly 75-90 minutes in) to see the dramatic 'bird's foot' shape of the Mississippi Delta. This side is also less likely to have glare during the peak daylight hours.
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The Everglades
Expansive views of the river of grass and sawgrass marshes immediately after departing Fort Lauderdale.
Gulf of Mexico
Vast stretches of deep blue water often dotted with large cargo ships and remote oil platforms.
Austin Skyline
On many approaches from the south, the left side offers a stunning view of the Texas State Capitol and downtown skyscrapers.
Galveston Island
The long, narrow barrier island and the sprawling Galveston Bay area as you cross the Texas coastline.
Brazos River
The winding, muddy waters of the Brazos snaking through the flat Texas coastal plains.
The left side is the preferred choice for sunset flights, as the sun will be positioned to your south/west. On clear days, this side provides the best perspective of the downtown Austin skyline when the aircraft approaches the airport from the south (Runways 36L/R).
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,776 km (1,104 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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