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Our Recommendation
7.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
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Houston Skyline

A clear view of the downtown towers and the Medical Center complex shortly after takeoff from HOU.

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Mississippi River

Watch the massive, winding meanders of the river as you pass over the Baton Rouge area.

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Birmingham Sprawl

The industrial landscape and rolling hills of northern Alabama are visible during the cruise phase.

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Stone Mountain

The massive quartz monzonite dome located just east of Atlanta is a distinct landmark on the left.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Trinity Bay

View the upper reaches of the Galveston Bay system and the busy shipping lanes of the Houston Ship Channel.

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Atchafalaya Basin

Look down at the vast, intricate network of wetlands and swamps in south-central Louisiana.

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Lake Martin

Spot the sprawling shoreline and numerous islands of this massive Alabama reservoir.

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South Atlanta Forest

Observe the dense tree canopy that gives the Atlanta metropolitan area its 'city in a forest' reputation.

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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.

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Route Information

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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