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CHS → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (Charleston) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline at departure, the sweeping curve of the Gulf of Mexico, the intricate Mississippi River Delta, and a beautiful approach over Galveston Bay into Houston.
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Charleston Harbor
Look for Fort Sumter and the iconic Ravenel Bridge immediately after takeoff.
Georgia Sea Islands
View the chain of barrier islands and salt marshes stretching along the Atlantic coast.
Mobile Bay
A wide view of the Alabama coastline and the historic port city of Mobile.
Mississippi River Delta
Watch for the massive 'Bird's Foot' delta where the Mississippi meets the Gulf of Mexico.
Galveston Island
Vibrant views of the Texas coastline and the Gulf of Mexico during the descent.
For morning flights, the left side will be in the sun, making photography harder due to glare. Try to book a window seat behind the wing to see the Mississippi River Delta clearly, which appears roughly 20 minutes before landing. In the late afternoon, this side offers a stunning sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.
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Southern Pine Belt
Expansive views of the dense forests across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
New Orleans & Lake Pontchartrain
See the massive inland lake and the urban sprawl of the Crescent City to the south.
Atchafalaya Basin
The largest river swamp in the United States, appearing as a vast green and blue mosaic.
Petrochemical Row
Massive industrial complexes and ship channels near Beaumont and Port Arthur.
Houston Skyline
A clear view of the downtown skyscrapers as the plane banks toward Hobby Airport.
The right side is ideal for avoiding direct sunlight on westbound morning flights. Keep an eye out for Lake Pontchartrain; it is so large it often looks like the ocean. During the final approach, the right side often gets a superior view of the downtown Houston skyline as the aircraft turns toward the runway.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 1,491 km (926 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: CHS (32.89860153, -80.04049683)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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