About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Austin. The left side delivers the most dramatic single view of the flight — the full Rocky Mountain Front Range panorama on departure from Denver, which is one of the most visually striking aerial sights in the continental US. The right side has a slight edge on landing, but the Rockies view outweighs the Hill Country approach in overall spectacle.
What can I see during takeoff from Denver International in Denver?
During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. DEN typically departs south or southeast on runways 17L/17R or 16R, meaning the left (east-facing) side gets the Denver metro grid and plains, but the RIGHT side actually captures the Front Range and Rockies. Wait — departing southeast, the RIGHT side faces northeast toward the plains, and the LEFT side faces toward the southwest and the Rockies. Left wins for the mountain panorama. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rockies (including Longs Peak and Pikes Peak to the south), Denver downtown skyline, Cherry Creek Reservoir, the distinctive white tent roof of DEN terminal.
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. ABIA typically lands on runway 17L/17R heading south, meaning the aircraft approaches from the north. The right (west) side offers views of the Texas Hill Country terrain and Lake Travis and Lake Austin on the Colorado River chain, while the left side sees flat eastern suburbs. Right side wins clearly. Notable sights include: Lake Travis on the Highland Lakes chain, Texas Hill Country terrain, Austin downtown skyline and the Colorado River (Town Lake/Lady Bird Lake), Barton Creek greenbelt.
How long is the flight from Denver to Austin?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Denver to Austin flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across the Texas Panhandle and High Plains, crossing the Caprock Escarpment where the flat Llano Estacado drops sharply into the rolling red-dirt terrain of west Texas. The Canadian River canyon system is visible below around the Texas-Oklahoma border area. As the route enters central Texas, the terrain gradually transitions from flat plains to the broken limestone hills of the Edwards Plateau.