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BOS → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Atlantic coastline and major East Coast estuaries, followed by the lush Southern Appalachians and the approach over the Gulf Coast region.
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Boston Harbor
Aerial view of the Harbor Islands and the Massachusetts coastline immediately after takeoff.
Mid-Atlantic Corridor
Distal views of the New York City skyline and the Jersey Shore depending on the specific air corridor.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary system of the Mid-Atlantic, featuring intricate shorelines and bridge-tunnel complexes.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The scenic, rolling ridges of the southern Appalachian range stretching through Virginia and North Carolina.
Gulf Coastal Plain
The flat, fertile landscapes and bayous as you approach the Texas border.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the ocean. As you descend into Houston, this side often provides views of the busy Houston Ship Channel and the industrial landscape of the coast. In winter, look for the snow line transitioning as you head south.
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Appalachian Ridges
Deeply forested mountain folds through Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The Ohio River
The winding path of the Ohio River as it snakes through the industrial heartland.
Mississippi River
The crossing of the 'Mighty Mississippi' usually occurs near the Tennessee or Arkansas border.
Ozark Mountains
The rugged, elevated terrain of the Ozark Plateau in northwestern Arkansas.
Houston Skyline
Direct views of the skyscrapers in Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center during descent.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to watch the sunset over the central United States. It also offers the most consistent views of the Houston skyline if the plane approaches IAH from the north. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best city shots.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 2,568 km (1,596 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 25 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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