Right-side seats offer superior scenery for both departure and arrival. The Mississippi River and its floodplain during climb-out, combined with the Colorado River lakes and Hill Country limestone terrain during descent, make the right side consistently more scenic than the left throughout this flight.
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Flight Path
St. Louis to Austin is 722 miles (1,161 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses central Texas, passing over the Brazos River valley and the transition zone between the Gulf Coastal Plain and the Hill Country. Notable features include the Waco area along the Brazos River (roughly midpoint), and the gradual elevation increase as the aircraft approaches the Hill Country west of Austin. The terrain transitions from relatively flat agricultural land in the north to increasingly rolling, limestone-based topography in the south.
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Takeoff from STL
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Mississippi River and its floodplain as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Lambert. The river's distinctive meanders and the confluence with the Missouri River are clearly visible during initial climb.
Landing at AUS
RIGHTRight-side seats provide excellent views of the Colorado River and the Hill Country terrain as the aircraft descends into Austin. The river's lakes (Lake Travis and Lake Austin) and the distinctive rolling, limestone-based topography are prominent on approach from the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lambert St Louis International (STL) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. Louis to Austin. Right-side seats offer superior scenery for both departure and arrival. The Mississippi River and its floodplain during climb-out, combined with the Colorado River lakes and Hill Country limestone terrain during descent, make the right side consistently more scenic than the left throughout this flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Lambert St Louis International in St. Louis?
During takeoff from Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Mississippi River and its floodplain as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Lambert. The river's distinctive meanders and the confluence with the Missouri River are clearly visible during initial climb. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Missouri River confluence, St. Louis urban area, Gateway Arch region.
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 seats provide excellent views of the Colorado River and the Hill Country terrain as the aircraft descends into Austin. The river's lakes (Lake Travis and Lake Austin) and the distinctive rolling, limestone-based topography are prominent on approach from the north. Notable sights include: Colorado River, Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Hill Country limestone ridges.
How long is the flight from St. Louis to Austin?
The flight from Lambert St Louis International (STL) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 722 miles (1,161 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the St. Louis to Austin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Texas, passing over the Brazos River valley and the transition zone between the Gulf Coastal Plain and the Hill Country. Notable features include the Waco area along the Brazos River (roughly midpoint), and the gradual elevation increase as the aircraft approaches the Hill Country west of Austin. The terrain transitions from relatively flat agricultural land in the north to increasingly rolling, limestone-based topography in the south.