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EWR → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff and typically provides a clear view of the Houston skyscrapers during the descent into Hobby Airport.
Manhattan Skyline
A breathtaking panoramic view of New York City and the Statue of Liberty immediately after departure.
Appalachian Ridges
Distinctive parallel mountain ridges of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, especially striking with snow.
Mississippi River
A massive geographic milestone as the aircraft crosses the 'Mighty Mississippi' near Memphis.
East Texas Piney Woods
A vast expanse of dense evergreen forests marking the entry into the Lone Star State.
Downtown Houston
The impressive cluster of skyscrapers in the Fourth Ward and Energy Corridor during the final bank into HOU.
The right side is essential for seeing NYC on takeoff. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the mountains and the Houston skyline. During the winter, the Appalachian ridges are more defined and visually impressive due to the lack of foliage.
Jersey Shoreline
Views of the New Jersey coastline and the Atlantic horizon during the initial climb south.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The rolling, hazy peaks of the Appalachian range stretching through Virginia.
Tennessee River Valley
Broad, winding stretches of the Tennessee River as the flight crosses into the South.
Louisiana Bayous
Intricate networks of wetlands and marshes as you approach the Gulf Coast region.
Trinity Bay
Aerial views of the massive bay and coastal shipping lanes during the final approach.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers better views of the rural South and the coastal wetlands of the Gulf. During descent, look for the San Jacinto Monument, the world's tallest masonry column, near the ship channel.
Distance: 2,269 km (1,410 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 2 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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