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HOU → IND
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and typically offers a more direct view of the Indianapolis skyline during the final approach.
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NASA & Galveston Bay
Distant views of the Johnson Space Center and the Texas coastline during the initial climb.
The Cairo Confluence
The stunning geographic point where the blue Ohio River meets the muddy Mississippi River.
Hoosier National Forest
The rolling, forested hills of southern Indiana, which are particularly vibrant during autumn.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
On certain approach paths from the north, the massive 'Brickyard' is visible in the distance.
For morning flights, the right side is bathed in sunlight, perfect for high-contrast photography of the river systems. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight; as the plane turns for its approach into IND, the right side often catches the best angle of the downtown skyscrapers and the White River.
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East Texas Piney Woods
Lush, dense evergreen forests stretching across the northern Houston region.
Little Rock Skyline
A clear view of the Arkansas capital and the winding Arkansas River valley.
Mississippi River
Aerial perspective of the massive waterway dividing the South from the Midwest.
Midwestern Patchwork
The transition into Illinois reveals perfectly manicured, geometric farming grids.
Choose the left side for afternoon departures to minimize glare and enjoy a cooler cabin. This side also provides the best views of the Ozark Plateau's eastern edge during the mid-flight segment. Look for the distinct change from forest to prairie near the Missouri border.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,387 km (862 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Route Type: Domestic
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