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IAH → PBC
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (Puebla)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of Pico de Orizaba, Mexico's highest peak, and the vast coastal lagoons of the Gulf of Mexico during the transition into the volcanic highlands.
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Galveston Bay
Aerial view of the Texas coastline and the busy shipping lanes entering the Gulf of Mexico.
Laguna de Tamiahua
A large, beautiful coastal lagoon in Veracruz state visible as you cross into Mexican airspace.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The rugged, green-draped mountain range that separates the coastal plains from the high plateau.
Pico de Orizaba
A spectacular view of Citlaltépetl, a massive snow-capped dormant volcano and the third-highest peak in North America.
Puebla City Suburbs
The dense urban sprawl and colonial architecture of the Puebla valley during the final approach.
Book a window seat on the left for the morning flight to see the sun illuminate the snow on Pico de Orizaba. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing, as the proximity to the volcano is the highlight of the trip.
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Houston Skyline
Depending on departure direction, a clear view of the downtown skyscrapers and the Medical Center.
Tamaulipas Coastline
The long, sandy barrier islands and untouched beaches along the northeastern coast of Mexico.
La Malinche
An extinct volcano that dominates the horizon near the Hermanos Serdán International Airport.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
The iconic smoking twin volcanoes visible in the distance to the west of the flight path.
Puebla Highlands
The high-altitude plains and agricultural patches surrounding the airport area.
The right side is ideal for spotting the active Popocatépetl volcano in the distance. Visibility is often best in the winter months when the air is dryer and clearer; afternoon flights may experience haze over the valley.
Book Hotels in PueblaDistance: 1,242 km (772 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: PBC (19.1581001282, -98.3713989258)
Route Type: International
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