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PHL → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Mid-Atlantic coastline's inland features, the dense ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, and a better angle of the Mississippi River crossing during the approach into Texas.
Philadelphia Skyline
Excellent views of Center City and the Delaware River shortly after takeoff from PHL.
Washington D.C. Corridor
Distant views of the Baltimore and D.C. metropolitan areas as the flight tracks southwest.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The rolling, hazy peaks of the Shenandoah region provide a textured landscape over Virginia.
Mississippi River
A clear view of the massive, winding river as the flight transitions from Tennessee into Arkansas.
Little Rock Skyline
Clear views of the Arkansas River and the capital city's downtown core midway through the flight.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. If the flight arrives at AUS from the north, you will get a fantastic view of the Texas State Capitol and UT Austin campus during the descent.
Susquehanna River
The wide, shallow river cutting through the Pennsylvania countryside shortly after departure.
Ohio River Valley
Views of the industrial and natural landscape where the Ohio River meanders through Kentucky and Indiana.
Ozark National Forest
The rugged, heavily forested plateaus of northern Arkansas offer deep green views in summer and vibrant colors in fall.
Texas Hill Country
As you descend into Austin, the landscape shifts into the characteristic limestone hills and scrub brush of Central Texas.
Austin Skyline
Depending on the wind, the right side often captures the high-rises and Lady Bird Lake just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Ozarks and the Texas plains. Watch for the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, which is often visible to the north if the flight path stays northern.
Distance: 2,299 km (1,429 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 4 min
Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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