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GSP → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (Greenville) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Mississippi River's complex bends and a scenic entry over the Texas coastline and Galveston Bay.
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Piedmont Plateau
Dense pine forests and rolling hills characteristic of the South Carolina and Georgia borderlands.
Atlanta Outskirts
Distal views of the sprawling Atlanta metro area and the Hartsfield-Jackson airport complex.
Mississippi River Delta
Dramatic views of the river's massive oxbow lakes and sediment-rich waters near the Louisiana border.
Atchafalaya Basin
The largest wetland in the United States, appearing as a vibrant tapestry of green bayous and cypress swamps.
Galveston Bay
A stunning approach over the industrial ports, the Bolivar Peninsula, and the ship channel during the descent into Houston.
Choose this side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic-facing landscape. During the final 20 minutes of flight, look for the San Jacinto Monument and the Kemah Boardwalk. This side also avoids the harshest afternoon sun glare for most of the westbound journey.
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Appalachian Foothills
Early flight views of the southern tail of the Appalachian mountains fading into the plains.
Birmingham Metro
Aerial perspective of Alabama's largest city and its historic iron and steel industrial sites.
East Texas Piney Woods
The transition into the thick, dark green canopy of the Sam Houston National Forest region.
Lake Charles Refineries
A glimpse of the massive energy infrastructure and bridges along the Calcasieu River.
North Houston Sprawl
The intricate patterns of master-planned communities like The Woodlands as you enter Texas airspace.
Sit here if you prefer viewing inland urban centers and the transition from forest to prairie. In the winter months, the low northern sun provides excellent shadows that highlight the relief of the Mississippi River's bluffs. Keep an eye out for the expansive Lake Pontchartrain in the distance to the south.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 1,358 km (844 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: GSP (34.895698547399995, -82.2189025879)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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