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IAH → AEX
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Alexandria International Airport (Alexandria)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a more scenic view of the expansive East Texas piney woods and prominent reservoirs like Lake Conroe shortly after departure from Houston.
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The Woodlands
A bird's-eye view of the master-planned community integrated into the dense forest canopy north of IAH.
Lake Conroe
A massive 21,000-acre reservoir known for its recreational boating and luxury lakeside properties.
Sam Houston National Forest
Vast stretches of loblolly and shortleaf pine trees that define the landscape of East Texas.
Kisatchie National Forest
Louisiana's only national forest, featuring rare longleaf pine ecosystems and rolling hills on the approach to AEX.
Sit on the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun while capturing the best views of the Texas reservoirs. Since this is a very short hop, keep your window shade up from the moment of takeoff as landmarks like Lake Conroe appear within the first 10 minutes.
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A distant but impressive view of Downtown Houston and the Uptown/Galleria area skyscrapers during the initial climb.
Lake Houston
The primary water source for the city, surrounded by the lush vegetation of the San Jacinto River basin.
Trinity River
Watch for the meandering, snake-like curves of the Trinity River as it flows through the swampy bottomlands.
Red River
The distinctively reddish-brown waters of the Red River which passes directly through the Alexandria metropolitan area.
On morning flights, the right side provides excellent lighting for photos of the Houston skyline and the bayou systems. Look out for the Red River during the final descent, as it is the most defining geographic feature of the Alexandria region. If the aircraft departs toward the south before turning north, you may also see the Houston Ship Channel.
Book Hotels in AlexandriaDistance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: AEX (31.32740020751953, -92.54979705810548)
Route Type: Domestic
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