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IAH → LCH
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (Lake Charles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior vantage point for the industrial energy corridor of the Gulf Coast and the vast coastal estuaries near the Texas-Louisiana border.
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Houston Ship Channel
Distant but visible views of one of the world's busiest maritime gateways and industrial hubs.
Beaumont Industrial Complex
A massive cluster of refineries and petrochemical plants that illuminate brilliantly during night flights.
Sabine Lake
A 90,000-acre saltwater estuary forming part of the border between Texas and Louisiana.
Calcasieu Lake
Known as 'Big Lake' by locals, this is a major landmark visible during the final descent into Lake Charles.
The right side is ideal for capturing the scale of the Gulf Coast's energy infrastructure. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photos of the Sabine and Calcasieu wetlands. Since this flight is short and stays at a lower altitude, ground details are exceptionally clear.
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Lake Houston
A large reservoir on the San Jacinto River providing scenic water views shortly after departure from IAH.
Trinity River Bends
Dramatic oxbow lakes and winding river patterns through the dense bottomland hardwood forests.
Big Thicket Region
The southern edge of a massive biological preserve known for its incredible plant and animal diversity.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side provides the best view of the 'Piney Woods' transition into the Louisiana wetlands. Keep an eye out for the distinct, winding paths of the Trinity River during the first half of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 204 km (127 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: LCH (30.12610054016113, -93.22329711914062)
Route Type: Domestic
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