The right side wins narrowly thanks to Austin's skyline at departure and, more significantly, the Lake Michigan shoreline and Milwaukee skyline during arrival — the only real scenic payoff on an otherwise flat Great Plains route.
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Flight Path
Austin to Milwaukee is 1,033 miles (1,662 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Flat agricultural plains of Oklahoma and Kansas, the Missouri River valley near Kansas City, and the rolling farmland of eastern Iowa and southern Wisconsin
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUS
RIGHTDeparting AUS to the south before turning north, the right side offers a brief glimpse of the Colorado River and downtown Austin's skyline before the route flattens into the Texas Hill Country's edge. It's modest, but slightly more interesting than the featureless ranchland to the west.
Landing at MKE
RIGHTOn approach into MKE from the north, the aircraft tracks south along Lake Michigan's western shoreline, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the lake's open water and downtown Milwaukee's skyline hugging the coast. The left side only shows suburban sprawl and farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to General Mitchell International (MKE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Milwaukee. The right side wins narrowly thanks to Austin's skyline at departure and, more significantly, the Lake Michigan shoreline and Milwaukee skyline during arrival — the only real scenic payoff on an otherwise flat Great Plains 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 before turning north, the right side offers a brief glimpse of the Colorado River and downtown Austin's skyline before the route flattens into the Texas Hill Country's edge. It's modest, but slightly more interesting than the featureless ranchland to the west. Notable sights include: Colorado River, downtown Austin skyline, Lake Travis's eastern arm.
What can I see when landing at General Mitchell International in Milwaukee?
When landing at General Mitchell International (MKE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into MKE from the north, the aircraft tracks south along Lake Michigan's western shoreline, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the lake's open water and downtown Milwaukee's skyline hugging the coast. The left side only shows suburban sprawl and farmland. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan shoreline, downtown Milwaukee skyline, Milwaukee harbor breakwater.
How long is the flight from Austin to Milwaukee?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to General Mitchell International (MKE) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,033 miles (1,662 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Austin to Milwaukee flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of Oklahoma and Kansas, the Missouri River valley near Kansas City, and the rolling farmland of eastern Iowa and southern Wisconsin