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GJT → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Grand Junction Regional Airport (Grand Junction) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the vast transition from the mountains to the Great Plains.
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Grand Mesa
Immediately after takeoff, view the world's largest flat-top mountain with over 300 alpine lakes.
The Sawatch Range
Stunning views of Colorado's highest summits, including Mount Elbert and Mount Harvard.
Arkansas River Valley
The winding river carving through the high desert landscape near Salida.
The High Plains
Watch the dramatic shift as the rugged Rockies drop away into the geometric patterns of the Great Plains.
Wichita Falls
Clear views of North Texas urban development and regional reservoirs during the descent.
Book a morning flight to have the sun at your back, illuminating the snow-capped peaks of the Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo ranges. Avoid seats over the wing to ensure a clear view of the deep canyon transitions as you exit the mountain corridor.
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San Juan Mountains
A jagged skyline of volcanic peaks and high-altitude wilderness south of the flight path.
Uncompahgre National Forest
Deep green forest canopies broken by dramatic red-rock canyon walls.
Palo Duro Canyon
The second-largest canyon in the U.S., showcasing vibrant red clay and unique geological formations near Amarillo.
Lake Conroe
A large recreational reservoir marking the final approach into the Houston metro area.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Texas Panhandle. On the final approach into IAH, this side often catches views of the downtown Houston skyline if the aircraft is vectored from the west.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 1,575 km (979 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: GJT (39.1223983765, -108.527000427)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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