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IAH → MKE
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the Lake Michigan shoreline and the iconic Milwaukee skyline during the final approach into MKE.
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Lake Livingston
One of the largest reservoirs in Texas, providing a massive blue contrast to the surrounding forests.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
On clear days, the silver gleam of the Arch is often visible as the flight bypasses the city to the west.
Chicago Outskirts
Distal views of the massive Chicago metropolitan area and the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
Lake Michigan Coastline
Stunning views of the deep blue lake meeting the rugged sandy beaches of the Wisconsin shore.
Downtown Milwaukee
A spectacular view of the Fiserv Forum, Art Museum, and city skyscrapers during the final turn to the runway.
Sit on the right side for the 'MKE Shoreline' experience. If the plane lands to the north (Runway 1L), you will fly directly over the lake and bank left, offering a panoramic view of the entire city and the Hoan Bridge. Morning flights on this side may experience sun glare off the water.
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Sam Houston National Forest
Dense pine canopies of East Texas visible shortly after departure from IAH.
The Ozark Mountains
Rolling hills and plateau views as the flight crosses into northern Arkansas and southern Missouri.
Midwestern Farm Grids
Infinite geometric patterns of Illinois corn and soybean fields stretching to the horizon.
Wisconsin Dairyland
The landscape shifts to the lush, rolling green pastures of southern Wisconsin during descent.
Choose the left side for sunset views on evening flights as the sun dips below the horizon over the Great Plains. It also provides a better view of the 'driftless' topography of the Midwest, characterized by deep river valleys and lack of glacial drift.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,586 km (985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Route Type: Domestic
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