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HOU → GSP
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (Greenville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic transition from the flat Texas coast to the Appalachian foothills, featuring the Houston skyline and the iconic Stone Mountain.
Houston Skyline
A clear view of the downtown towers and the Medical Center complex shortly after takeoff from HOU.
Mississippi River
Watch the massive, winding meanders of the river as you pass over the Baton Rouge area.
Birmingham Sprawl
The industrial landscape and rolling hills of northern Alabama are visible during the cruise phase.
Stone Mountain
The massive quartz monzonite dome located just east of Atlanta is a distinct landmark on the left.
Blue Ridge Foothills
Enjoy the increasingly rugged, forested terrain as the plane descends toward the South Carolina border.
Choose a seat in front of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On evening flights, the left side is shaded, providing better visibility without glare. Keep an eye out for Stone Mountain approximately 20-30 minutes before landing.
Trinity Bay
View the upper reaches of the Galveston Bay system and the busy shipping lanes of the Houston Ship Channel.
Atchafalaya Basin
Look down at the vast, intricate network of wetlands and swamps in south-central Louisiana.
Lake Martin
Spot the sprawling shoreline and numerous islands of this massive Alabama reservoir.
South Atlanta Forest
Observe the dense tree canopy that gives the Atlanta metropolitan area its 'city in a forest' reputation.
Piedmont Plateau
A patchwork of agricultural fields and red clay soil characterizes the approach into the Greenville area.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the humid southern landscape. During takeoff, you may catch glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico in the distance if visibility is high.
Distance: 1,358 km (844 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: GSP (34.895698547399995, -82.2189025879)
Route Type: Domestic
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