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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Allegheny Plateau, the winding Ohio River, and a higher probability of viewing the Austin skyline and the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country during descent.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Allegheny Plateau

Deeply dissected valleys and rolling plateau landscapes of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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Ohio River

The grand waterway marking the border between the Midwest and the Upland South.

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Ozark Plateau

Dense forest canopies and rugged terrain of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri.

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Austin Skyline

Often visible during the 'star' arrival or final approach into AUS, depending on the wind direction.

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Texas Hill Country

The transition from the flat coastal plains to the limestone hills as you descend into the Austin area.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Texas horizon. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of the flight; if the plane lands to the south (Runway 18), you will get a spectacular view of the University of Texas and downtown Austin.

Left Side Highlights
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Narragansett Bay

Immediate views of the Rhode Island coastline, including Newport and the surrounding islands, shortly after takeoff.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

The iconic hazy blue ridges of the southern Appalachian range stretching through Virginia.

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Tennessee River Valley

Distinctive serpentine bends of the Tennessee River as the flight path crosses the Southeast.

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Mississippi River

A major crossing point near the Arkansas border, showcasing the scale of the continent's largest river system.

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Arkansas Delta

Vast, intricate geometric patterns of agricultural fields across the lowlands of eastern Arkansas.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. This side provides excellent views of the Appalachian ridges if the sky is clear, particularly over Virginia and Tennessee. Watch for the Mississippi River crossing roughly two-thirds through the journey.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,673 km (1,661 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 34 min

Departure: PVD (41.732601, -71.42040300000001)

Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)

Route Type: Domestic

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