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HOB → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Lea County Regional Airport (Hobbs) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Permian Basin oil infrastructure and a more direct view of the Houston metropolitan sprawl and skyline during the descent into IAH.
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Permian Basin Oil Fields
An incredible network of pumpjacks, drilling pads, and access roads defining the landscape near Midland.
Texas Hill Country Edge
The rugged limestone terrain and rolling hills of the Edwards Plateau visible to the south.
Houston Skyline
Clear views of Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center during the downwind leg of the approach.
Lake Travis & Austin
Distant views of the Colorado River basin and the outskirts of the state capital.
Brazos River Valley
The winding path of the Brazos River surrounded by fertile agricultural floodplains.
The right side is the 'industrial' side; watch for the flickering orange gas flares in the oil fields during night flights. On approach to IAH, the aircraft often flies south of the airport before turning north, offering a stunning panoramic view of the downtown skyscrapers. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends below 10,000 feet for the best urban detail.
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West Texas Plains
Vast stretches of the Llano Estacado plateau characterized by unique geometric agricultural patterns.
Sweetwater Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines across the horizon, particularly visible in the morning light.
Sam Houston National Forest
A stark transition from desert to the dense 'Piney Woods' of East Texas just before landing.
Conroe and The Woodlands
The rapid suburban development and master-planned communities north of the Houston metro.
Sit on the left if you enjoy seeing the transition of ecosystems from arid desert to lush forest. For morning flights, this side will be shaded, providing better conditions for photography without glare. Look for the massive wind farms near Abilene as you cross Central Texas.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 806 km (501 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: HOB (32.6875, -103.2170029)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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