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HOU → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views, including the Houston skyline shortly after takeoff and the Circuit of the Americas race track during the final approach into Austin.
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Houston Skyline
A direct view of the Downtown and Texas Medical Center skyscrapers as the aircraft climbs west from Hobby Airport.
The Energy Corridor
Observe the massive scale of the Katy Freeway and the high-density commercial developments along the I-10 corridor.
Bastrop Pine Forest
Spot the distinct 'Lost Pines' area, a unique pocket of loblolly pines isolated from the main forests of East Texas.
Circuit of the Americas
The world-class Formula 1 track with its signature red-striped tower is a major landmark visible during the descent into AUS.
Colorado River
See the winding Colorado River as it flows through Bastrop towards Austin just before the landing gear drops.
For the best experience, sit on the right side to see the COTA race track, which is the most prominent landmark on this route. Morning flights are best for lighting on the Houston skyline, though you should be prepared for some sun glare.
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Sugar Land Suburbs
Views of the sprawling master-planned communities and the prominent Brazos River winding through the terrain.
Brazos River
The longest river in Texas is easily identifiable by its wide, serpentine brown loops across the plains.
Texas Prairies
Watch the landscape transition from the humid Gulf Coast prairies into the rolling terrain of the Blackland Prairie.
San Marcos Area
On certain flight paths, you can spot the edge of the Texas Hill Country and the university town of San Marcos.
The left side is ideal for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping below the Texas horizon. It offers a softer, glare-free view during morning flights when the sun is to the east.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 238 km (148 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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