The takeoff climb from BJC offers more dramatic and sustained scenery with the Front Range mountains dominating the view. While the landing approach into AUS provides pleasant Hill Country and urban views, the mountain scenery during departure from Denver is more visually distinctive and geographically significant.
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Flight Path
Denver to Austin is 792 miles (1,274 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses central Colorado and the Oklahoma Panhandle. Notable features include the transition from the Rocky Mountain foothills to the High Plains (visible around the Colorado-Kansas border), the Canadian River valley in the Oklahoma Panhandle, and the gradual descent into the Texas Hill Country as the aircraft approaches Austin from the north. Most of the middle portion of the flight crosses relatively flat, sparsely populated terrain with limited dramatic landmarks.
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Takeoff from BJC
LEFTLeft-side seats offer immediate views of the Front Range as the aircraft climbs southeastward from BJC. You'll see the dramatic eastern escarpment of the Rocky Mountains rising directly off the wing, with Denver's urban sprawl visible below and to the right.
Landing at AUS
RIGHTRight-side seats provide the best views during descent into AUS. As the aircraft approaches from the north, you'll see the Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake as the aircraft descends toward the airport, with downtown Austin's skyline visible to the left of the flight path.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Austin. The takeoff climb from BJC offers more dramatic and sustained scenery with the Front Range mountains dominating the view. While the landing approach into AUS provides pleasant Hill Country and urban views, the mountain scenery during departure from Denver is more visually distinctive and geographically significant.
What can I see during takeoff from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Denver?
During takeoff from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer immediate views of the Front Range as the aircraft climbs southeastward from BJC. You'll see the dramatic eastern escarpment of the Rocky Mountains rising directly off the wing, with Denver's urban sprawl visible below and to the right. Notable sights include: Front Range peaks (including Mount Evans and the Indian Peaks in the distance), Denver metropolitan area, South Platte River valley.
What can I see when landing at Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?
When landing at Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide the best views during descent into AUS. As the aircraft approaches from the north, you'll see the Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake as the aircraft descends toward the airport, with downtown Austin's skyline visible to the left of the flight path. Notable sights include: Colorado River, Lady Bird Lake, downtown Austin skyline, Texas Hill Country rolling terrain.
How long is the flight from Denver to Austin?
The flight from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 792 miles (1,274 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denver to Austin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Colorado and the Oklahoma Panhandle. Notable features include the transition from the Rocky Mountain foothills to the High Plains (visible around the Colorado-Kansas border), the Canadian River valley in the Oklahoma Panhandle, and the gradual descent into the Texas Hill Country as the aircraft approaches Austin from the north. Most of the middle portion of the flight crosses relatively flat, sparsely populated terrain with limited dramatic landmarks.