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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior urban vistas, featuring the downtown Boston skyline upon departure and the Houston skyline on the final approach into Hobby Airport.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Boston Skyline

Unbeatable views of the Back Bay, Charles River, and the downtown skyscrapers right after lift-off.

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Appalachian Ridges

Directly overfly the scenic ridges of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, showing the unique geological folding of the range.

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Hudson River Valley

Clear views of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains as the flight path moves southwest.

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Houston Downtown

Hobby is south of the city; the right side often gets a perfect profile view of the downtown skyline during the final approach.

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University of Houston

A close-up look at the campus and TDECU Stadium just moments before touching down on the runway.

This side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the interior United States. Request a seat ahead of the wing to ensure the engine exhaust doesn't blur your view of the Houston skyscrapers, which are the highlight of the arrival.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Boston Harbor Islands

Aerial view of the historic islands and the Atlantic coastline immediately after takeoff from Logan.

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The Jersey Shore

On clear days, the winding coastline and the distant outline of the Philadelphia metro area are visible.

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Southern Appalachians

The rolling, densely forested ridges of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains stretching toward the horizon.

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Mississippi River

A view of the massive, meandering river system near the Tennessee-Arkansas border.

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Galveston Bay

As you descend into Houston, see the industrial shipping channels and the vast waters of the bay to the southeast.

Choose this side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic. It is particularly scenic during the descent into Houston if the plane approaches from the east, offering views of the massive oil refineries and shipping traffic near the Gulf.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,587 km (1,607 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min

Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)

Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)

Route Type: Domestic

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