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DCA → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers premier views of the Washington D.C. skyline upon departure and the Houston skyline on the final approach into Hobby Airport.
National Mall
Unparalleled views of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during northbound departures.
Blue Ridge Mountains
A stunning look at the iconic blue-hued peaks of the Appalachian range in Virginia.
Nashville Skyline
Depending on the specific flight path, the city of Nashville and the Cumberland River are often visible.
Mississippi River
A clear view of the massive river's meanders and the bridges connecting the central United States.
Houston Skyline
On the final descent into HOU, the skyscrapers of downtown Houston are prominently visible to the north.
Request a window seat on the right to maximize your chance of seeing the D.C. monuments; this is most effective if the plane takes off to the North. For evening flights, the right side offers spectacular sunsets over the Texas plains as you approach Houston.
Potomac River
Expansive views of the winding Potomac River as the flight heads south from Washington D.C.
Shenandoah Valley
Aerial perspective of the fertile valley sandwiched between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains.
Talladega National Forest
Fly over the dense canopy of Alabama's rolling hills and southern pine forests.
Mississippi Delta
Observe the intricate patchwork of agricultural fields and floodplains in the delta region.
Galveston Bay
On southern approaches, view the busy waterways and shipping lanes leading into the Gulf of Mexico.
On early morning flights, the left side provides a beautiful sunrise view over the Atlantic coastal plain. It is the preferred side for observing the rural landscape of the Deep South and the wetlands of the Gulf Coast during descent.
Distance: 1,959 km (1,217 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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