The right side offers the only real visual highlights of the flight: Austin's skyline at departure and Boston Harbor's coastline and skyline on arrival, while the left side is dominated by featureless interior terrain for most of the route.
Flown AUS to BOS? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Austin to Boston is 1,695 miles (2,729 km), a flight of about 3 hours 35 minutes.
Mississippi River lowlands, Appalachian foothills near Tennessee and Virginia, Shenandoah Valley ridgelines
Great circle distance and headings ›
.jpeg?width=600)
.jpg?width=600)
Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUS
RIGHTDeparting AUS to the south, the right side gives a brief but clear view of downtown Austin's skyline and the Colorado River/Lady Bird Lake before the aircraft banks northeast toward Boston. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl with little definition.
Landing at BOS
RIGHTArriving into BOS from the south, the right side captures the approach over Boston Harbor, the outer islands, and the Atlantic coastline before touchdown, with the city skyline sliding into view along the final descent. The left side mostly faces inland suburbs with less visual interest.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Boston. The right side offers the only real visual highlights of the flight: Austin's skyline at departure and Boston Harbor's coastline and skyline on arrival, while the left side is dominated by featureless interior terrain for most of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?
During takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing AUS to the south, the right side gives a brief but clear view of downtown Austin's skyline and the Colorado River/Lady Bird Lake before the aircraft banks northeast toward Boston. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl with little definition. Notable sights include: Downtown Austin skyline, Colorado River/Lady Bird Lake, Texas Hill Country edge to the southwest.
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 Right side for the best views. Arriving into BOS from the south, the right side captures the approach over Boston Harbor, the outer islands, and the Atlantic coastline before touchdown, with the city skyline sliding into view along the final descent. The left side mostly faces inland suburbs with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, Atlantic coastline, downtown Boston skyline, Logan Airport's runway peninsula.
How long is the flight from Austin to Boston?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 3 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,695 miles (2,729 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Austin to Boston flight path pass over?
Mississippi River lowlands, Appalachian foothills near Tennessee and Virginia, Shenandoah Valley ridgelines