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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the major river crossings and a high probability of seeing the iconic Pittsburgh skyline during the final approach descent.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Lake Houston

Excellent views of the lake and the San Jacinto River immediately after takeoff from IAH.

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The Mississippi River

A dramatic crossing of the nation's largest river, often occurring near the Memphis or Northern Mississippi corridor.

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Nashville Basin

Look for the sprawling urban area of Nashville and the Cumberland River winding through Middle Tennessee.

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The Golden Triangle

Spectacular views of downtown Pittsburgh where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet to form the Ohio River.

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North Shore Stadiums

Clear sightlines of Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park during the final descent into PIT.

The right side is the 'money side' for the Pittsburgh arrival. Most flight paths into PIT align to give right-side passengers a panoramic view of the downtown skyline. For sunset flights, this side receives warm 'golden hour' light reflecting off the Appalachian foothills.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
🌲

East Texas Piney Woods

Dense evergreen forests of East Texas visible shortly after departure from Houston.

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Ozark Foothills

Rugged terrain and rolling plateaus as the flight passes over the northern Arkansas border region.

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Cincinnati Skyline

Distant views of the Queen City and its stadiums when crossing the Ohio River from Kentucky.

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Ohio Farmlands

A geometric patchwork of agricultural fields across southern and central Ohio.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side offers better views of the transition from the flat Southern plains into the rolling hills of the Midwest. If the plane approaches PIT from the north, you may see the sprawling suburbs of Beaver County.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,797 km (1,117 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min

Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Arrival: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)

Route Type: Domestic

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