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HOU → PNS
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Pensacola Regional Airport (Pensacola)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Gulf of Mexico coastline, featuring the distinct white-sand barrier islands of Mississippi and the famous 'Emerald Coast' waters as you descend into Pensacola.
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Galveston Bay
Aerial views of the Kemah Boardwalk, the Bolivar Peninsula, and the meeting of the bay and the Gulf.
Offshore Oil Rigs
Dozens of industrial platforms dotting the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
A chain of pristine, white-sand barrier islands including Ship, Horn, and Petit Bois Islands.
Mobile Bay Mouth
See the historic Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island guarding the entrance to the bay.
The Emerald Coast
The transition to stunningly clear, turquoise water and bright white beaches at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
NAS Pensacola
The home of the Blue Angels and the National Naval Aviation Museum visible just before touchdown.
This is the premier side for coastal photography. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind the plane as you head east, illuminating the white sands perfectly. Look for the contrast between the dark marsh waters of Louisiana and the bright turquoise of the Florida Panhandle. Seats behind the wing are best to avoid engine heat distortion.
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Houston Ship Channel
View the massive industrial complex and the San Jacinto Monument shortly after takeoff.
Atchafalaya Basin
The largest wetland and swamp in the United States, visible as a vast green tapestry across Louisiana.
New Orleans & Lake Pontchartrain
Catch the sprawling city of New Orleans and the massive bridge spans across the lake to the north.
Mobile, Alabama
The busy industrial port and the USS Alabama battleship parked in the bay.
Escambia Bay
Wide views of the bay and the I-10 bridge during the final approach into PNS.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. You will have a better chance of spotting the New Orleans skyline approximately 30-40 minutes after takeoff. Keep an eye out for the distinct circular patterns of agricultural fields in eastern Texas.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 784 km (487 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: PNS (30.473400115967003, -87.18659973144501)
Route Type: Domestic
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