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CAE → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (Columbia) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a more dramatic view of the Mississippi River's oxbow lakes and meanders, alongside the lush Piney Woods of East Texas and Lake Houston during the final approach.
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Lake Murray
A massive reservoir near Columbia known for its irregular shoreline and 'Purple Martin' islands.
Appalachian Fringe
Distant views of the southernmost Appalachian foothills to the far north during the first half of the flight.
Mississippi Oxbows
View incredible horseshoe-shaped lakes formed by the river's changing course over centuries.
Sam Houston Forest
Dense, dark green canopies marking your entry into the East Texas Piney Woods region.
Lake Houston
A beautiful bird's-eye view of the lake and the San Jacinto River just before touching down at IAH.
Sit here during morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Keep your camera ready about an hour into the flight for the Mississippi River crossing, where the oxbow lakes are most prominent. The approach into IAH from the north provides excellent views of the forested suburbs of Humble and Kingwood.
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Savannah River
View the winding border between South Carolina and Georgia shortly after takeoff.
Montgomery Skyline
The capital of Alabama and the Alabama River are often visible mid-flight.
Mississippi River South
Cross the mighty river near Natchez, observing the massive scale of the water flow.
Atchafalaya Basin
The nation's largest river swamp, featuring a labyrinth of bayous and cypress trees.
Houston Ship Channel
On final descent, look south to see the massive industrial complexes and tankers.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft while traveling west. On very clear days, you may catch a glint of the Gulf of Mexico on the distant horizon to the south as you pass over Louisiana.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,410 km (876 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: CAE (33.93880081176758, -81.11949920654297)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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