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HOU → JAX
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Jacksonville International Airport (Jacksonville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the industrial Texas coast to the pristine white sands of the Florida Panhandle and the intricate Mississippi River Delta.
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Galveston Bay
Views of the barrier islands, the Houston Ship Channel, and the sprawling petrochemical infrastructure along the coast.
Mississippi River Delta
The 'Bird's Foot' delta where the muddy Mississippi meets the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Emerald Coast
The strikingly white quartz sands and turquoise waters of Destin, Pensacola, and Panama City Beach.
Mobile Bay
The wide bay entrance including the historic Fort Morgan and the active shipyards of Mobile, Alabama.
Florida Panhandle Coast
A continuous panoramic view of the coastline, inlets, and military testing ranges along the Gulf.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf. Pay close attention approximately 40-50 minutes after takeoff to see the distinct sediment plumes of the Mississippi River. Use a polarized lens if taking photos to cut through the Gulf haze and highlight the turquoise water near the Florida beaches.
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Houston Inner Loop
Aerial views of the Houston skyline and the dense urban grid of the fourth-largest city in the U.S. during initial climb.
Lake Pontchartrain
The massive 24-mile long Causeway bridge cutting across the water north of New Orleans.
Okefenokee Swamp
The vast, dark waters and cypress forests of the legendary swamp straddling the Georgia-Florida border during descent.
De Soto National Forest
Expansive views of the pine-dominated landscape across southern Mississippi and Alabama.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look for the massive Lake Pontchartrain Causeway about halfway through the flight. During the final approach into JAX, watch for the transition from the dense Okefenokee greenery to the urban outskirts of Jacksonville.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,310 km (814 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 45 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)
Route Type: Domestic
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