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MDW → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of the iconic Chicago skyline shortly after departure, followed by sightings of the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the winding Mississippi River.
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Chicago Skyline
Dramatic views of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers during the initial climb from Midway.
Illinois River
The winding river segments cutting through the heart of the central Illinois plains.
The Gateway Arch
A glimpse of the 630-foot stainless steel monument on the St. Louis riverfront.
Mississippi River
Major crossing near the Missouri border where the river serves as a massive geographic divide.
Little Rock
The Arkansas state capital and the Arkansas River valley are often visible mid-flight.
East Texas Forests
The transition from agricultural land to the dense Piney Woods of Eastern Texas.
Book a window seat on the left for the 'Chicago view'—if your flight departs to the North/East before turning South, the skyline view is unmatched. On clear days, the sunset reflections off the Mississippi River provide stunning photography opportunities. Choose a morning flight for the best lighting on the St. Louis landmarks.
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Midwest Patchwork
Expansive views of the geometric crop circles and rectangular farms across Illinois and Missouri.
Ozark Plateau
Rolling, forested hills and deep valleys of the Ozark Mountains in Southern Missouri.
Table Rock Lake
Vast recreational waters and sprawling shorelines near the Missouri-Arkansas border.
Texas Hill Country
The rugged, limestone-rich landscape west of Austin during the descent phase.
Downtown Austin
A view of the Frost Bank Tower and the growing Austin skyline if landing from the north.
The right side is perfect for late-afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be on the left. This side offers the most consistent views of the Ozark terrain. If the flight approaches Austin-Bergstrom from the north (Runway 18L/R), you will have an excellent view of the Hill Country and West Austin during the final minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in AustinDistance: 1,565 km (972 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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