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HOU → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the vast Sam Houston National Forest and a spectacular vantage point of the Mississippi River's winding bends as you descend into Memphis.
Houston Skyline
Upon takeoff, catch a glimpse of the Downtown Houston skyline and the sprawling western suburbs.
Sam Houston National Forest
Aerial views of the dense pine and hardwood forests of the Texas Piney Woods region.
Shreveport-Bossier City
The flight path typically passes near the Red River, showing the urban layout of Northwest Louisiana.
Mississippi River Bends
Dramatic views of the massive oxbow lakes and the river's serpentine path during the descent.
Memphis Riverfront
If landing from the south, view the iconic Hernando de Soto Bridge and the riverfront park system.
Book an evening flight to see the lights of Houston reflecting off the Gulf and the glowing neon of Beale Street as you approach Memphis. Seats 5A through 12A generally provide unobstructed views away from the wing.
Houston Ship Channel
View one of the busiest industrial waterways in the world and the upper reaches of Galveston Bay.
Toledo Bend Reservoir
Look for the massive glisten of the largest man-made body of water in the South on the Texas-Louisiana border.
White River Wildlife Refuge
A vast expanse of flooded bottomland hardwood forest in eastern Arkansas, known for its biodiversity.
Graceland and South Memphis
During final approach, you will fly over the suburbs and industrial parks that house the city's legendary music history.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Louisiana bayous. Watch for the distinct grid patterns of Arkansas rice and soybean fields, which turn vibrant colors during the autumn harvest.
Distance: 780 km (485 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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