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EWR → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
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.
Delaware Water Gap
A distinct breach in the Appalachian Mountains where the Delaware River cuts through the ridge on the PA-NJ border.
Appalachian Ridges
Dramatic, linear mountain folds of central Pennsylvania and West Virginia that resemble a giant corrugated roof.
Ohio River Valley
The industrial and scenic waterway marking the transition from the mid-Atlantic to the American Midwest.
Nashville Basin
Rolling green hills and suburban landscapes surrounding the Tennessee state capital.
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.
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.
Tennessee River
The massive, winding waterway visible as the flight crosses over the Tennessee valley toward the south.
Mississippi Delta
Glimpses of the fertile, patch-worked agricultural plains as the flight nears the Arkansas-Louisiana border.
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.
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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