Loading map...
IAH → CMH
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of major metropolitan areas like Houston and Cincinnati, along with the best angle for the Mississippi River crossing and the Columbus skyline during descent.
Search flights from IAH to CMH
Houston Skyline
Catch the sprawling downtown area and the Medical Center shortly after takeoff from IAH.
Lake Livingston
A massive reservoir and popular recreation area nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods.
Mississippi River
Cross the winding path of the mighty river near the Tennessee-Arkansas border.
Cincinnati Metro
Spot the Ohio River and the city's sports stadiums if the flight path tracks slightly west.
Downtown Columbus
Provides a great perspective of the Scioto Mile and city center on final approach to CMH.
Choose a window seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be on the right side of the aircraft. Look for the distinct bend in the Mississippi River roughly 40-50 minutes after takeoff.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United States
Piney Woods
Fly over the dense evergreen forests stretching across East Texas and into Louisiana.
Arkansas Delta
Observe the geometric patterns of vast agricultural fields in the fertile Mississippi floodplain.
Nashville Basin
View the rolling hills and suburban sprawl of the greater Nashville region in the distance.
Kentucky Bluegrass
The transition into the lush, rolling limestone plains known for horse farms in central Kentucky.
Ohio River
A scenic crossing near the border of Kentucky and southern Ohio, often featuring industrial barges.
The right side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Watch for the faint silhouettes of the Appalachian foothills to the east during the cruise phase. During landing, you may see the eastern suburbs of Columbus.
Book Hotels in ColumbusDistance: 1,586 km (985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.