About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Austin. The right side wins overall. The London departure view of the Thames and city is the flight's most dramatic moment, and over the Atlantic the right side faces south toward clearer skies. On descent into Austin the left side edges ahead for the city view, but the takeoff spectacle tips the balance to right for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow's dominant departure runway is 27L/27R, heading west. On a westbound departure, the right side gives you a clear view south over central London as the aircraft climbs and turns northwest. You'll see the Thames snaking through the city, with the dense urban grid of west London and the open green of Richmond Park clearly visible below. Notable sights include: River Thames bends through west London, Richmond Park, Windsor Castle and Great Park to the southwest, Wembley Stadium arch to the north.
What can I see when landing at Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?
When landing at Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Austin Bergstrom's primary arrival runway is 17L/17R, landing heading south. On approach from the north, the left side faces east and gives a clear view over downtown Austin, the Colorado River (Lady Bird Lake), and the Hill Country terrain to the west is on the right but the urban spectacle is left. Actually on runway 17 approach heading south, left side faces east toward the city grid and the Colorado River corridor. Notable sights include: Lady Bird Lake and the Colorado River corridor, downtown Austin skyline, Texas State Capitol dome, the green Hill Country terrain to the west visible across the aircraft.
How long is the flight from London to Austin?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the London to Austin flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest from London over Ireland, then across the North Atlantic on a great circle route passing south of Greenland and over the Labrador coast of Canada. Visible features include the Irish coastline, the vast grey North Atlantic, occasional icebergs near the Labrador Sea, the Canadian Maritime provinces and Quebec forests, then the Great Lakes region, the Mississippi River valley, and the flat agricultural plains of Arkansas and Texas before descent into Austin.