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OAK → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (Oakland) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers an unparalleled view of the San Francisco Bay Area during takeoff, the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada including Mount Whitney, and the lush rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country upon descent.
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San Francisco Bay
Immediate views of the Oakland hills, the Bay Bridge, and the Silicon Valley shoreline during the initial climb.
Mount Whitney
The highest peak in the contiguous United States, standing prominently among the southern Sierra Nevada range.
Death Valley
The white salt flats of Badwater Basin and the colorful, rugged Panamint Range to the west.
Meteor Crater
A remarkably well-preserved impact site near Winslow, Arizona, appearing as a perfect circle in the desert.
Texas Hill Country
The scenic transition from the dry Edwards Plateau to the green, river-carved hills just west of Austin.
Sit on the right for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light hitting the Texas Hill Country during descent. This side provides the most dramatic views of the High Sierra's tallest peaks. During winter months, the snow-capped mountains on this side are particularly photogenic against the desert backdrop.
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Aerial views of the jagged granite peaks and alpine lakes marking the northern boundary of Yosemite National Park.
Great Basin Desert
The stark, repetitive 'basin and range' topography of Nevada, featuring isolated mountain islands in a sea of desert.
Lake Powell
Intricate canyons and brilliant blue water winding through the red rock landscape of the Arizona-Utah border.
Monument Valley
Distant but visible iconic sandstone buttes that define the American Southwest's cinematic landscape.
Llano Estacado
The vast, flat 'Staked Plains' of West Texas, showcasing massive wind farms and circular crop patterns.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is superior for viewing the intricate textures of the Utah canyonlands and the southern edge of the Rockies. Watch closely about 90 minutes into the flight for the transition from desert to red rock canyons.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,405 km (1,494 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: OAK (37.721298, -122.221001)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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