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HOU → BHM
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of major metropolitan skylines, including a potential glimpse of downtown Houston upon departure and the Birmingham city center during the final approach, along with better angles for the Mississippi River crossing.
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Houston Skyline
Aerial views of the downtown skyscrapers and the Texas Medical Center shortly after takeoff from HOU.
East Texas Piney Woods
Dense, sprawling evergreen forests that characterize the transition from the Gulf Coast to the interior.
Toledo Bend Reservoir
The massive body of water straddling the border between Texas and Louisiana, popular for recreation.
Mississippi River
A majestic view of the winding river and its floodplains near the Vicksburg/Jackson corridor.
Jackson, Mississippi
The capital city's grid and the distinctive dome of the Mississippi State Capitol building.
Birmingham City Center
Clear views of Sloss Furnaces and the downtown business district as the plane descends into BHM.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the Houston skyline. For morning flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun, making it easier to spot landmarks like the Mississippi River and the Appalachian foothills as you enter Alabama.
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If departing to the south, look back to see the shimmering waters of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico horizon.
Trinity River
Intricate oxbow lakes and winding river paths through the wetlands of Southeast Texas.
Kisatchie National Forest
Vast stretches of Louisiana's only national forest, featuring bayous and rolling hills.
Black Warrior River
A significant waterway in Alabama that signals the approach toward the Birmingham metro area.
Appalachian Foothills
The terrain begins to ripple into the ridges and valleys of the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Excellent for sunset views on late afternoon flights as the sun drops over the horizon behind you. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flat coastal plains to the more rugged, forested terrain of the Deep South. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the river patterns through the humid haze often found over Louisiana.
Book Hotels in BirminghamDistance: 917 km (570 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Route Type: Domestic
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