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BNA → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the winding Mississippi River meanders and is generally better positioned for a clear view of the Houston skyline during the final approach into Hobby Airport.
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Mississippi River Meanders
Stunning aerial views of the river's dramatic oxbow lakes and winding path near the Tennessee-Arkansas border.
Shreveport Urban Center
A clear view of the Shreveport-Bossier City skyline and the Red River bisecting the two cities.
Sam Houston National Forest
A dense canopy of green spanning thousands of acres just north of the Houston metropolitan area.
Houston Downtown
On the standard approach from the north, the right side often gets an iconic view of the skyscraper cluster.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as you'll see the sunset over the Texas landscape. For the best photos of the Houston skyline, keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of the flight when the plane banks for its final descent into Hobby.
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Tennessee River
Visible shortly after takeoff from BNA, look for the wide blue bends of the river cutting through the greenery.
Mississippi Delta
The intricate patchwork of agricultural fields and floodplains across northern Mississippi and Arkansas.
Lake Livingston
One of the largest reservoirs in Texas, providing a vast expanse of blue amidst the Piney Woods.
Houston Ship Channel
As you descend into HOU, observe the massive tankers and industrial infrastructure of the energy corridor.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid heavy glare. This side is particularly interesting if the flight approaches HOU from the east, offering a close-up of the coastal wetlands and the bay area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,078 km (670 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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