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CLT → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more scenic perspective of the inland Southern United States, providing views of the Appalachian foothills early on and a higher probability of seeing the Houston skyline during the standard arrival patterns into IAH.
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Appalachian Transition
Distant vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north during the initial climb phase.
Birmingham Skyline
A clear view of the Vulcan statue and the urban center of Alabama's Magic City.
Vicksburg Crossing
The historic bridges and geography where the flight crosses the Mississippi River into Louisiana.
Texas Piney Woods
The transition from wet marshlands to the deep green forests of East Texas.
Houston Downtown
Spectacular views of the JPMorgan Chase Tower and the city's skyscraper cluster upon landing approach.
Select a window seat on the right for the most iconic approach into Houston. For afternoon departures, this side stays shaded longer. Keep an eye out for the Mississippi River crossing roughly 90 minutes into the flight.
Book Hotels in HoustonCharlotte Outskirts
View of the growing suburban landscape of the Queen City immediately after takeoff.
Atlanta Vicinity
The dense forest canopy and urban sprawl of northern Georgia are visible mid-flight.
Lower Mississippi River
Observation of the massive, winding oxbows of the Mississippi River near the Louisiana border.
Galveston Bay
On southern arrival tracks, the industrial shipping channels and the Gulf of Mexico horizon appear.
Reliant Park Area
Distant views of major Houston sports complexes during the final descent.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It offers better views of the Gulf coastline if the flight takes a more southerly route due to weather or traffic.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,467 km (912 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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