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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the distinctive Appalachian ridge-and-valley formations and provides better lighting conditions during afternoon flights by avoiding direct southern sun glare.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Delaware Water Gap

A distinct breach in the Appalachian Mountains where the Delaware River cuts through the ridge on the PA-NJ border.

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Appalachian Ridges

Dramatic, linear mountain folds of central Pennsylvania and West Virginia that resemble a giant corrugated roof.

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Ohio River Valley

The industrial and scenic waterway marking the transition from the mid-Atlantic to the American Midwest.

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Nashville Basin

Rolling green hills and suburban landscapes surrounding the Tennessee state capital.

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Sam Houston National Forest

Dense pine canopy covering over 160,000 acres just north of Houston, visible during the arrival phase.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it avoids the harsh sun. It provides the clearest views of the geologically significant 'Ridge and Valley' province of the Appalachians, which is the scenic highlight of this specific route.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Manhattan Skyline

Spectacular views of the NYC skyline and the Freedom Tower shortly after takeoff, depending on the departure runway.

⛰️

Blue Ridge Mountains

Aerial perspective of the hazy, rolling peaks of the southern Appalachian range stretching through Virginia.

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Tennessee River

The massive, winding waterway visible as the flight crosses over the Tennessee valley toward the south.

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Mississippi Delta

Glimpses of the fertile, patch-worked agricultural plains as the flight nears the Arkansas-Louisiana border.

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Lake Houston

A large reservoir and recreational area visible during the final descent into the Houston metro area.

Choose the left side for morning departures to see the sunrise over the Atlantic coast and to catch the best views of the NYC skyline if the plane departs toward the north. Be aware that the sun will be on this side for most of the flight duration.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,251 km (1,399 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs

Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Route Type: Domestic

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