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CVGIAH

Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the Houston skyline during the final descent and provides better visibility of the Cincinnati city center immediately after takeoff from CVG.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Cincinnati Skyline

If taking off to the north, you get a quick but stunning view of the Queen City and the iconic bridges over the Ohio River.

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Memphis Area

The plane often passes just east of Memphis, providing views of the city outskirts and the massive logistics hubs.

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East Texas Piney Woods

A distinct change in landscape as the flight crosses into the dense, dark green evergreen forests of East Texas.

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Houston Skyline

On the standard descent into IAH, this side typically provides a clear, expansive view of the downtown Houston skyscrapers.

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IAH Approach

Views of the sprawling George Bush Intercontinental terminal complex and the surrounding wooded northern Houston suburbs.

This is the preferred side for sunset flights to catch the golden hour over the Texas landscape. For the best chance of seeing downtown Houston, ensure you are seated behind the wing for an unobstructed downward view during the final 15 minutes of flight. Keep an eye out for the Ozark foothills in the distance while crossing Arkansas.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Ohio River

Witness the massive bends of the Ohio River as it snakes through the Kentucky-Indiana border shortly after departure.

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Land Between the Lakes

A glimpse of the massive reservoirs and recreation area between the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers in Kentucky.

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Mississippi Delta

Expansive views of the fertile, patchworked agricultural plains and winding tributaries of the Mississippi River basin.

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Louisiana Wetlands

Intricate networks of bayous and swampy terrain visible as the flight enters the Gulf Coast region.

Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It is excellent for spotting the complex water patterns of the Mississippi Delta. Watch for the 'V' shape of the Tennessee River confluence about 40 minutes into the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,402 km (871 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min

Departure: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)

Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Route Type: Domestic

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