Seeing Austin from a plane
The Texas Capitol here is taller than the US Capitol. Look for Lady Bird Lake, the dammed Colorado River through downtown; summer dusk brings over a million bats out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge.
4 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Las Vegas: sit on the right, 22 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Las Vegas | Right | 22 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Los Angeles | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 22 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Phoenix | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 23 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Austin from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Austin from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Austin at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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