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CLT → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Mississippi River Delta and the sweeping coastline of the Gulf of Mexico as you approach Texas.
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Charlotte Skyline
Excellent views of the Uptown Charlotte skyscrapers immediately after departure from CLT.
Piedmont Plateau
A carpet of green forests and rolling hills across South Carolina and Georgia.
Mississippi River Delta
Observe the intricate, winding patterns of the Mississippi River as it nears the Gulf.
Lake Pontchartrain
Sweeping views of the massive lagoon and the Causeway bridge near New Orleans.
Gulf Coastline
Stunning views of the Louisiana and Texas marshes meeting the emerald waters of the Gulf.
Choose the left side for a sunset flight to avoid direct glare while seeing the Gulf reflect the light. Look for the massive petrochemical complexes along the coast near the Texas border, which are especially bright during night flights. Watch for the Mississippi River roughly halfway through the journey.
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Appalachian Foothills
The southern terminus of the mountain range provides rugged terrain during the initial climb.
Birmingham Skyline
A clear view of Alabama's urban center and the historic iron industry sites.
Mississippi River Crossing
A high-altitude perspective of the continent's most significant waterway.
East Texas Piney Woods
Dense, lush pine forests that mark the transition into the Texas landscape.
Houston Ship Channel
One of the world's busiest ports and heavy industrial landscapes visible during the descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the southern sun. Keep an eye out for Lake Houston during the final approach into HOU, which offers a serene contrast to the industrial scenery of the ship channel. Early morning flights often catch mist over the Alabama river valleys.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 1,479 km (919 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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