While the Austin departure offers a nice but brief skyline view, the London arrival delivers a longer, denser sequence of recognizable landmarks—the Thames, Canary Wharf, and Windsor—making the right side the stronger overall pick despite the long Atlantic crossing shared by both sides.
Flight Path
Open North Atlantic Ocean roughly south of Newfoundland, with no land visible for several hours before the Irish coast comes into view on descent toward the UK
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUS
LEFTDeparting AUS on runway 18 (south), the aircraft banks left to pick up its northeast heading toward LHR, swinging the left side toward downtown Austin, Lake Travis, and the Texas Hill Country before leveling off over the Blackland Prairie.
Landing at LHR
RIGHTOn LHR's typical westerly approach (runway 27L/27R), arriving aircraft fly the final leg heading west after routing in from the east, putting central London to the right side of the cabin as the plane descends over the Thames corridor.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to London. While the Austin departure offers a nice but brief skyline view, the London arrival delivers a longer, denser sequence of recognizable landmarks—the Thames, Canary Wharf, and Windsor—making the right side the stronger overall pick despite the long Atlantic crossing shared by both sides.
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. Departing AUS on runway 18 (south), the aircraft banks left to pick up its northeast heading toward LHR, swinging the left side toward downtown Austin, Lake Travis, and the Texas Hill Country before leveling off over the Blackland Prairie. Notable sights include: Downtown Austin skyline, Lake Travis, Colorado River, Texas Hill Country foothills.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On LHR's typical westerly approach (runway 27L/27R), arriving aircraft fly the final leg heading west after routing in from the east, putting central London to the right side of the cabin as the plane descends over the Thames corridor. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf and City skyline, Wembley Stadium, Windsor Great Park.
How long is the flight from Austin to London?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 9h20m.
What does the Austin to London flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean roughly south of Newfoundland, with no land visible for several hours before the Irish coast comes into view on descent toward the UK