The left side combines a strong Boston Harbor departure with southward views of the Appalachian ridgelines and Smoky Mountains foothills during cruise, giving it more sustained scenery than the right side's shorter but still notable Hill Country arrival.
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Flight Path
Boston to Austin is 1,695 miles (2,729 km), a flight of about 4 hours 5 minutes.
Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain over Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the Cumberland Plateau near Kentucky-Tennessee, the Mississippi River crossing, and the rolling Ozark foothills of Arkansas before the descent into central Texas
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOS
LEFTBOS noise-abatement departures typically climb out over Boston Harbor before banking left onto the southwest routing toward Texas, putting the harbor islands and downtown skyline directly under the left wing during the turn.
Landing at AUS
RIGHTOn the standard north-to-south approach into AUS on runway 18, the aircraft passes just east of downtown Austin, putting the skyline, Lake Travis, and the Hill Country's limestone ridges on the right side during final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Austin. The left side combines a strong Boston Harbor departure with southward views of the Appalachian ridgelines and Smoky Mountains foothills during cruise, giving it more sustained scenery than the right side's shorter but still notable Hill Country arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. BOS noise-abatement departures typically climb out over Boston Harbor before banking left onto the southwest routing toward Texas, putting the harbor islands and downtown skyline directly under the left wing during the turn. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Logan Airport peninsula, Downtown Boston skyline, South Boston coastline.
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. On the standard north-to-south approach into AUS on runway 18, the aircraft passes just east of downtown Austin, putting the skyline, Lake Travis, and the Hill Country's limestone ridges on the right side during final descent. Notable sights include: Austin downtown skyline, Lake Travis, Balcones Escarpment hill country, Colorado River (Texas).
How long is the flight from Boston to Austin?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,695 miles (2,729 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Boston to Austin flight path pass over?
Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain over Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the Cumberland Plateau near Kentucky-Tennessee, the Mississippi River crossing, and the rolling Ozark foothills of Arkansas before the descent into central Texas