About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to London. Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline, and on arrival into Heathrow from the west you get Windsor Castle, the Thames, and the London sprawl unfolding ahead of you. The right side offers less at both airports given typical runway configurations.
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 then curve northeast. A left-side seat gives you a view back over downtown Austin, the Colorado River, and Lady Bird Lake as the aircraft banks right toward the northeast. The Texas Hill Country rolls out to the west on the left side during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Lady Bird Lake and the Colorado River bends, downtown Austin skyline, Texas Hill Country cedar-covered ridges to the west, Lake Travis reservoir visible to the northwest.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's most common arrival is from the west on runways 27L/27R, meaning aircraft approach heading east over Windsor and then central London. A left-side seat on this approach puts the Thames, Windsor Castle, and the sweep of west London directly in view. You track the river eastward with the city unfolding to your left and south. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park, the River Thames winding eastward, Richmond Park, Wembley Stadium arch visible to the north.
How long is the flight from Austin to London?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Austin to London flight path pass over?
After departing Austin the route tracks northeast over the Mississippi River valley and the Appalachians, then crosses the Atlantic from roughly Newfoundland or Nova Scotia. The mid-Atlantic crossing offers occasional iceberg-dotted waters near Greenland's southern tip if routing goes that far north, or open featureless North Atlantic if on a more southerly track. Approaching Europe the Irish coastline and the green patchwork of Ireland appear, followed by Wales or southern England depending on exact routing.