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MSY → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a panoramic view of Lake Pontchartrain and its record-breaking causeway during takeoff, along with clearer views of the Louisiana wetlands and Baton Rouge's skyline.
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Pontchartrain Causeway
The world's longest bridge over water, visible as a straight line bisecting the massive lake.
Baton Rouge Skyline
Aerial view of the Louisiana State Capitol and the campus of LSU near the Mississippi River.
Texas Piney Woods
The dense forest canopy that marks the transition from Louisiana's delta to Texas soil.
Downtown Austin
A stunning view of the skyline and Lady Bird Lake if the plane approaches from the north.
Choose this side for morning flights to enjoy the soft light hitting Lake Pontchartrain. Keep your eyes peeled right after takeoff for the Causeway bridge; it is a feat of engineering best appreciated from above.
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Mississippi Meanders
The dramatic horseshoe bends of the river system visible shortly after takeoff from MSY.
Atchafalaya Swamps
The sprawling green and silver network of the United States' largest river wetland basin.
South Austin
Clear views of the suburbs and the lush landscape leading into the Texas Hill Country on approach.
This side is best for seeing the intricate curves of the Mississippi River. During afternoon flights, expect heavy glare from the southern sun, so morning departures are preferred for this side.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 713 km (443 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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