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CMH → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of major metropolitan areas like Memphis and Little Rock, along with a clearer perspective of the Mississippi River's meandering course and the transition from the Midwest to the South.
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Columbus Downtown
A quick view of the Scioto River and the Columbus city center immediately following a westbound departure.
Memphis & The Pyramid
A fantastic view of the Mississippi River bend and the iconic stainless steel pyramid reflecting sunlight in Tennessee.
Little Rock & Arkansas River
The state capital of Arkansas and the prominent river carving through the landscape and the Ouachita foothills.
Lake Livingston
One of the largest reservoirs in Texas, providing a scenic blue landmark just north of the Houston approach corridor.
Select the right side for sunset views on evening flights. On the final approach into IAH from the north, you can often see the distant skyscrapers of downtown Houston shimmering in the heat haze.
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Ohio River Border
Crossing the winding natural border between Ohio and Kentucky shortly after departure from Columbus.
Nashville Skyline
Glimpses of the Music City and its surrounding rolling green hills in middle Tennessee during the mid-flight segment.
Mississippi Delta
The vast, geometric patterns of fertile agricultural lands stretching across eastern Arkansas and northern Mississippi.
Sam Houston National Forest
Expansive dense pine canopies signaling the final descent into the humid subtropical Houston metropolitan area.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the afternoon sun. Keep an eye out for the Mississippi River's massive floodplains which are particularly striking after heavy rains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,586 km (985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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