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ABQ → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the high desert mountains of New Mexico into the rolling Texas Hill Country and the meandering Brazos River before descending into Houston.
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Manzano Mountains
Rugged, forested peaks stretching south from Albuquerque visible right after takeoff.
Llano Estacado
The 'Staked Plains' offer a perfectly flat, mesmerizing horizon of red earth and massive wind farms.
Texas Hill Country
Rolling limestone hills and cedar-covered ridges visible as the aircraft crosses Central Texas.
Brazos River
The winding, muddy waters of one of Texas's longest rivers cutting through the agricultural landscape.
Houston Skyline
Stunning views of the Downtown and Medical Center skyscrapers on the final approach into Hobby Airport.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to catch the Golden Hour over the Texas Hill Country. On the final approach to HOU, the right side frequently provides a clear view of the iconic Houston skyscraper cluster, especially if the aircraft is landing on Runways 13 or 22. Watch for the red soil of West Texas transitioning to the dark blackland prairies.
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Sandia Mountains
Towering granite peaks visible immediately north of the runway during departure from Albuquerque.
Eastern NM Plains
Vast, geometric patterns of crop circles and ranch lands near the New Mexico-Texas border.
Lake Meredith
A splash of blue amidst the arid landscape of the Texas Panhandle visible on northerly flight tracks.
Sam Houston Forest
Dense green canopy providing a stark contrast to the desert landscape seen earlier in the flight.
Houston Suburbs
Expansive views of the Woodlands and northern metropolitan sprawl during the descent into the city.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to see the sunrise illuminate the Sandia crest. Look for the sharp transition from the arid Llano Estacado to the greener piney woods of East Texas approximately 45 minutes into the flight. This side is also better for spotting the Canadian River valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,221 km (759 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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