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BOS → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
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.
Boston Skyline
Unbeatable views of the Back Bay, Charles River, and the downtown skyscrapers right after lift-off.
Appalachian Ridges
Directly overfly the scenic ridges of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, showing the unique geological folding of the range.
Hudson River Valley
Clear views of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains as the flight path moves southwest.
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.
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.
Boston Harbor Islands
Aerial view of the historic islands and the Atlantic coastline immediately after takeoff from Logan.
The Jersey Shore
On clear days, the winding coastline and the distant outline of the Philadelphia metro area are visible.
Southern Appalachians
The rolling, densely forested ridges of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains stretching toward the horizon.
Mississippi River
A view of the massive, meandering river system near the Tennessee-Arkansas border.
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.
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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