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HOU → CHS
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (Charleston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Gulf Coast, the dense wetlands of the Southeast, and the iconic coastal approach into the Charleston peninsula.
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Mobile Bay
Excellent views of the Port of Mobile and the historic USS Alabama battleship.
Emerald Coast
The striking white sands and turquoise waters of the Florida Panhandle visible in the distance.
Okefenokee Swamp
The vast, dark waters and peat-filled wetlands near the Georgia-Florida border.
Charleston Harbor
Historic Fort Sumter and the distinct battery walls visible as you descend into CHS.
Ravenel Bridge
The iconic cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River during the final approach.
This side is essential for the arrival phase. As the plane turns to align with the runway, you often get a perfect view of the historic downtown peninsula. On morning flights, you'll see a beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean as you approach the coast.
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Lake Pontchartrain
A massive brackish estuary visible just north of New Orleans during the first third of the flight.
Piney Woods
Dense, sprawling forest landscapes characteristic of central Mississippi and Alabama.
Atlanta Outskirts
On a clear day, the distant skyline of Atlanta can be spotted to the north when crossing Georgia.
Savannah River
The winding river marking the state line between Georgia and South Carolina.
Sit on this side during late afternoon flights to avoid the intense southern sun glare. Keep an eye out for the Mississippi River's complex oxbow lakes shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,491 km (926 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: CHS (32.89860153, -80.04049683)
Route Type: Domestic
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