The right side wins both ends of the flight: a departing glimpse of the Manhattan skyline over Newark Bay, and an arrival view of Lake Travis, the Hill Country, and downtown Austin. The left side offers only flat New Jersey coastline and Texas farmland by comparison.
Flight Path
The route crosses the central Appalachians near the Virginia-Tennessee border, passing close to the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, then continues over the Tennessee River Valley and the Mississippi River near Memphis before flattening out over Arkansas and East Texas farmland.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR on runway 22 (heading roughly 220°), the right side faces back toward Manhattan as the jet climbs southwest, giving a fading but clear view of the skyline over Newark Bay before the plane turns away. The left side only shows flat New Jersey suburbs and Raritan Bay.
Landing at AUS
RIGHTAUS arrivals from the northeast typically curve toward runway 18, putting the Texas Hill Country and Lake Travis on the right side of the aircraft as it lines up for landing, with downtown Austin's skyline visible in the distance. The left side only shows the flatter Blackland Prairie farmland east of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Austin. The right side wins both ends of the flight: a departing glimpse of the Manhattan skyline over Newark Bay, and an arrival view of Lake Travis, the Hill Country, and downtown Austin. The left side offers only flat New Jersey coastline and Texas farmland by comparison.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing EWR on runway 22 (heading roughly 220°), the right side faces back toward Manhattan as the jet climbs southwest, giving a fading but clear view of the skyline over Newark Bay before the plane turns away. The left side only shows flat New Jersey suburbs and Raritan Bay. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River mouth, Newark Bay/Port Newark, Staten Island.
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. AUS arrivals from the northeast typically curve toward runway 18, putting the Texas Hill Country and Lake Travis on the right side of the aircraft as it lines up for landing, with downtown Austin's skyline visible in the distance. The left side only shows the flatter Blackland Prairie farmland east of the city. Notable sights include: Lake Travis, Texas Hill Country hills, downtown Austin skyline, Colorado River.
How long is the flight from Newark to Austin?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) takes 3h 55m.
What does the Newark to Austin flight path pass over?
The route crosses the central Appalachians near the Virginia-Tennessee border, passing close to the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, then continues over the Tennessee River Valley and the Mississippi River near Memphis before flattening out over Arkansas and East Texas farmland.