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IAH → MFE
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Mc Allen Miller International Airport (Mcallen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the diverse South Texas geography, including the winding Brazos River and sprawling wind farms, followed by a more direct view of the McAllen-Reynosa metropolitan area during the final approach.
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Brazos River
The meandering, wide path of the river cutting through the Texas coastal plains.
South Texas Wind Farms
Large-scale renewable energy projects with hundreds of spinning turbines dotting the landscape.
South Texas Brush Country
The rugged, wild landscapes of the interior characterized by mesquite trees and arid rangeland.
Sunset Horizon
Spectacular golden hour views across the flat Texas horizon on evening southbound flights.
McAllen-Reynosa
A bird's-eye view of the interconnected urban sprawl and the border infrastructure as you land.
The right side is ideal for late-day flights to avoid the blinding eastern sun and enjoy the sunset. During the descent into MFE, watch for the clear contrast between the irrigated Valley farmland and the dry rangeland to the north. This side also provides the best perspective of the Houston suburban expansion early in the flight.
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Downtown Houston
A clear view of the iconic skyscrapers in the central business district shortly after departure from IAH.
Galveston Bay
Distal views of the expansive bay system and the Gulf of Mexico coastline shimmering to the southeast.
Corpus Christi Bay
The distinctive coastal geometry and deep-water port of the 'Sparkling City by the Sea' visible as you fly south.
King Ranch
The massive, historic ranching operations spanning hundreds of thousands of acres of South Texas land.
Citrus Groves
Geometric patterns of fruit orchards and lush agricultural fields as you enter the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Seat yourself on the left for morning departures to catch the sunrise reflecting off the Gulf. Look for the distinct transition from the humid coastal prairies to the semi-arid brushland near the King Ranch boundary about halfway through the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 510 km (317 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: MFE (26.17580032, -98.23860168)
Route Type: Domestic
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