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IAH → CHS
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (Charleston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views, particularly during departure from Houston and the scenic approach into Charleston, featuring the winding coastline and historical harbor landmarks.
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Houston Ship Channel
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest ports and the industrial heart of the Gulf Coast.
Mobile Bay
The wide expanse of the bay and the urban center of Mobile, Alabama.
Lowcountry Marshes
Intricate, labyrinthine tidal creeks and salt marshes unique to the South Carolina coast.
Charleston Harbor
Historic sites including Fort Sumter and the iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge on final descent.
Atlantic Coastline
Sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean as the plane turns for its final approach into CHS.
The right side is essential for the arrival phase. To see the Charleston battery and the harbor, ensure you are seated here. Afternoon flights offer the most dramatic lighting over the coastal wetlands. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Savannah River, marking the entry into the South Carolina Lowcountry.
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East Texas Piney Woods
Aerial views of the dense evergreen forests stretching across the Texas-Louisiana border.
Mississippi River Delta
Observation of the massive, winding river system as it flows toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Appalachian Foothills
The gentle rolling hills and southern terminus of the Appalachian range in Northern Georgia.
Atlanta Outskirts
Distant views of the sprawling metropolitan area and the Hartsfield-Jackson airport traffic.
This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. You will see more of the inland forestry and river systems of the Deep South. Watch for the distinct changes in soil color from the red clay of Georgia to the dark loams of Mississippi.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,486 km (923 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: CHS (32.89860153, -80.04049683)
Route Type: Domestic
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