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HSV → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field (Huntsville) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmark on this route: the crossing of the mighty Mississippi River. It also provides excellent views of large reservoirs and the dense Sam Houston National Forest during the descent into Houston.
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Muscle Shoals Region
Views of the historic Florence and Muscle Shoals area along the Tennessee River.
Mississippi River Crossing
The flight's primary highlight, showing the massive oxbow lakes and meanders of the river near Vicksburg.
Toledo Bend Reservoir
One of the largest man-made reservoirs in the South, straddling the state line.
Lake Livingston
A massive 83,000-acre lake that serves as a major landmark just before the descent into Houston.
Sam Houston National Forest
A final stretch of deep wilderness before the urban sprawl of Harris County begins.
Sit on the right for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Texas plains. Keep your camera ready about 35-45 minutes into the flight for the Mississippi River; the sun reflecting off the water's loops makes for incredible photography. During the descent, look for the distinct blue expanse of Lake Livingston.
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Immediate views of the wide, winding river and Wheeler Lake just south of Huntsville.
Bankhead National Forest
Expansive views of Alabama's 'Land of a Thousand Waterfalls' shortly after departure.
Jackson Skyline
The capital city of Mississippi is often visible mid-flight depending on the specific air corridor.
East Texas Piney Woods
A sea of green as the flight enters the dense timberlands of the Texas-Louisiana border region.
Downtown Houston
On specific south-facing landing patterns, the impressive Houston skyline appears on the left.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct sun glare from the south. This side is also preferable if the winds are coming from the south, as the final turn into IAH can offer a panoramic view of the downtown skyscrapers and the Medical Center.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 956 km (594 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: HSV (34.637199401855, -86.775100708008)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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