About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to New York. Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get Austin's skyline and the Hill Country lakes; at landing you get Jamaica Bay and the Manhattan skyline approach. The right side offers little of comparable interest at either end.
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 roughly northeast. The left side faces northwest, giving views back over downtown Austin's skyline, the Colorado River, and Lake Travis in the Hill Country. Right side gets suburban sprawl toward Bastrop. Notable sights include: Downtown Austin skyline, Colorado River/Town Lake, Lake Travis in the Hill Country, Texas State Capitol dome.
What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?
When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK's primary arrival runways 13L/13R bring aircraft in from the northwest over Long Island, tracking southeast. The left side faces northeast toward the Long Island Sound, the North Shore of Long Island, and Connecticut coastline. Right side looks southwest toward Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and New York Harbor, which is arguably more iconic. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Jamaica Bay.
How long is the flight from Austin to New York?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes.
What does the Austin to New York flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast across East Texas, crossing the Sabine River into Louisiana, then over the Mississippi Delta and the wide Mississippi River near Memphis or further north depending on routing. The Appalachian Mountains — specifically the ridges of the Tennessee and Virginia Blue Ridge — are crossed in the final third of the flight, appearing as parallel dark forested ridgelines running southwest to northeast. The mid-Atlantic coastal plain and Delaware Bay may be visible on descent.