While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach into Austin provides more sustained and dramatic visual interest with the Hill Country terrain, Colorado River, and Lake Travis. The approach descent offers better views of Austin's geography than the departure.
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Flight Path
Long Beach to Austin is 1,224 miles (1,970 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Mojave Desert (eastern California), San Bernardino Mountains, Colorado River valley (Arizona-Nevada border), Arizona high desert plateau, New Mexico terrain, Rio Grande valley, Texas Panhandle plains transitioning to Hill Country as you approach Austin
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGB
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Pacific coastline, Long Beach harbor, and the San Gabriel Mountains inland. Right side faces inland urban sprawl with less distinctive visual features.
Landing at AUS
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Colorado River valley, Hill Country terrain, and the approach into Austin from the southeast. Left side faces less visually distinctive terrain during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Long Beach (LGB) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Long Beach to Austin. While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach into Austin provides more sustained and dramatic visual interest with the Hill Country terrain, Colorado River, and Lake Travis. The approach descent offers better views of Austin's geography than the departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Long Beach in Long Beach?
During takeoff from Long Beach (LGB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Pacific coastline, Long Beach harbor, and the San Gabriel Mountains inland. Right side faces inland urban sprawl with less distinctive visual features. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean and Long Beach harbor, San Gabriel Mountains (northeast), Los Angeles metropolitan area sprawl, Catalina Island (visible on clear days, southwest).
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 provides views of the Colorado River valley, Hill Country terrain, and the approach into Austin from the southeast. Left side faces less visually distinctive terrain during descent. Notable sights include: Colorado River and Lake Travis (northwest of Austin), Hill Country limestone ridges and valleys, Austin city grid and downtown skyline, Barton Springs area.
How long is the flight from Long Beach to Austin?
The flight from Long Beach (LGB) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,224 miles (1,970 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Long Beach to Austin flight path pass over?
Mojave Desert (eastern California), San Bernardino Mountains, Colorado River valley (Arizona-Nevada border), Arizona high desert plateau, New Mexico terrain, Rio Grande valley, Texas Panhandle plains transitioning to Hill Country as you approach Austin