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DEN → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior for this route as it provides a spectacular panorama of the Rocky Mountains immediately after takeoff and a high probability of viewing the iconic Houston skyline and NRG Stadium during the descent into Hobby Airport.
Front Range Rockies
A breathtaking view of the snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks immediately after departing Denver.
Pikes Peak
Look for the 14,115-foot summit standing prominently to the west as you climb to cruising altitude.
Caprock Canyons
The rugged, reddish terrain of the Texas Panhandle's escarpment as you transition from the plains.
Downtown Houston
Dramatic views of the tall skyscrapers including the JPMorgan Chase Tower and Wells Fargo Plaza.
NRG Stadium
The massive home of the Houston Texans is a major landmark usually visible just before touching down at HOU.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. For the best photography, book a mid-to-late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the Front Range from the west. During landing, the right side usually provides a closer look at the downtown core and major sports complexes.
Jeppesen Terminal
An aerial view of Denver International Airport's famous white-tented roof structure shortly after liftoff.
Great Plains Mosaic
Vast geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields across eastern Colorado and Kansas.
Lake Texoma
The massive reservoir on the border of Oklahoma and Texas, often visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Houston Ship Channel
One of the world's busiest ports and the industrial heart of the Gulf Coast visible during the final descent.
Eastern Horizon
Beautiful soft lighting and sunrise views if taking an early morning flight heading south.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It is the best side for observing the intricate patterns of rural agriculture and the industrial landscape of East Houston during the landing sequence.
Distance: 1,422 km (884 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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