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IAH → JAN
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (Jackson)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Houston skyline during departure and provides a more direct view of the Mississippi River's dramatic meanders shortly before descent.
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Houston Skyline
Panoramic views of Downtown Houston and the Ship Channel depending on the takeoff direction.
Lake Houston
A major reservoir and recreational hub visible immediately after leaving IAH.
Toledo Bend Reservoir
The massive water body defining the border between Texas and Louisiana.
Mississippi River Meanders
Spectacular views of the winding river loops and cargo barges near the Vicksburg area.
This side is best for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct western sun. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Mississippi River; the sun often glints off the water, highlighting the river's complex curves.
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Sam Houston National Forest
Dense, verdant pine canopies spanning the East Texas landscape shortly after departure.
Arkansas-Louisiana Borders
The intricate grid patterns of timberlands and agricultural fields near the Red River valley.
The Mississippi Delta
The vast, flat expanse of the alluvial plain extending toward the northern horizon.
Choose this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Look for the distinct 'oxbow' lakes formed by old river channels in the Delta region during the final 20 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 564 km (350 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: JAN (32.3111991882, -90.0758972168)
Route Type: Domestic
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