About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Boston. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the mid-Atlantic states you also get better views of the Appalachians, the Hudson Valley, and the Connecticut River valley on the left side as the route tracks northeast.
What can I see during takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?
During takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. ABIA's primary departure runway 17L/35R means northbound flights typically depart heading north, putting downtown Austin and the Colorado River on the left side. You get a clear view of the Texas State Capitol dome and the Congress Avenue corridor as the aircraft climbs out over the city. Notable sights include: Downtown Austin skyline and Texas State Capitol, Colorado River (Lady Bird Lake), South Congress Avenue corridor, UT Austin campus and Darrell K Royal Stadium.
What can I see when landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan Airport sits on a peninsula in Boston Harbor, and most northeast arrivals use runway 04R/22L or 33L, meaning the approach often comes in from the southwest or south over the harbor. A left window seat gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin on final approach. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and its islands, Downtown Boston skyline (Financial District, Beacon Hill), Charles River and Cambridge, Cape Cod Bay visible to the southeast.
How long is the flight from Austin to Boston?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Austin to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Texas Hill Country, then crosses Arkansas and Tennessee before entering the Appalachian Mountains over Virginia and West Virginia. The Blue Ridge and Allegheny ridges are visible as parallel forested folds from cruising altitude. The flight then crosses Pennsylvania, the Delaware River valley, New Jersey, and the Hudson River before descending over Connecticut toward Boston Harbor.