Left side wins both the departure over Austin and the arrival into Frankfurt. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left side also captures Greenland's ice sheet edge and the British Isles coastline during the typical North Atlantic track routing.
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Flight Path
Austin to Frankfurt is 5,298 miles (8,527 km), a flight of about 10 hours 30 minutes.
The flight typically follows North Atlantic Tracks routing northeast over the Gulf Coast, then across the US Southeast or Mid-Atlantic states, out over Newfoundland or Nova Scotia, across the North Atlantic with possible views of Greenland's southern ice sheet edge, then over Ireland and southern England or the English Channel, crossing into continental Europe over Belgium or the Netherlands before descending into the Rhine-Main region.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUS
LEFTABIA's primary departure runway 17L/35R means northbound departures climb out heading north, putting downtown Austin and the Capitol dome on the left (west) side. The Colorado River and Lake Austin are clearly visible as you bank northeast toward the Atlantic routing.
Landing at FRA
LEFTFrankfurt's primary arrival runway 25L means aircraft approach from the east heading west, placing the Frankfurt city center, the Main River, and the Rhine-Main basin on the left (south) side during final approach. The Taunus hills are visible to the north on the right but the urban and river geography is more dramatic on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Frankfurt Main (FRA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Frankfurt. Left side wins both the departure over Austin and the arrival into Frankfurt. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left side also captures Greenland's ice sheet edge and the British Isles coastline during the typical North Atlantic track routing.
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 departures climb out heading north, putting downtown Austin and the Capitol dome on the left (west) side. The Colorado River and Lake Austin are clearly visible as you bank northeast toward the Atlantic routing. Notable sights include: Downtown Austin skyline and Texas State Capitol, Colorado River bends through the city, Lake Travis reservoir to the northwest, I-35 corridor stretching north.
What can I see when landing at Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt's primary arrival runway 25L means aircraft approach from the east heading west, placing the Frankfurt city center, the Main River, and the Rhine-Main basin on the left (south) side during final approach. The Taunus hills are visible to the north on the right but the urban and river geography is more dramatic on the left. Notable sights include: Frankfurt am Main skyline (Bankenviertel skyscrapers), Main River curving through the city, Rhine River visible to the southwest near Mainz, Taunus forested hills to the north.
How long is the flight from Austin to Frankfurt?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes about 10 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,298 miles (8,527 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Austin to Frankfurt flight path pass over?
The flight typically follows North Atlantic Tracks routing northeast over the Gulf Coast, then across the US Southeast or Mid-Atlantic states, out over Newfoundland or Nova Scotia, across the North Atlantic with possible views of Greenland's southern ice sheet edge, then over Ireland and southern England or the English Channel, crossing into continental Europe over Belgium or the Netherlands before descending into the Rhine-Main region.