IAH → RDU

Gulf Coast Horizon

On clear days, the distant shimmer of the Louisiana coastline and Gulf of Mexico is visible to the south.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

A sprawling view of the Georgia capital's suburbs and the distant downtown skyline mid-flight.

Lake Hartwell

A massive, jagged reservoir on the Savannah River marking the border between Georgia and South Carolina.

Jordan Lake

The primary landmark for RDU arrivals, providing a beautiful water-filled vista just minutes before landing.

Research Triangle Park

The dense forest canopy and low-rise tech campuses that define the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area.

Sam Houston National Forest

Expansive views of East Texas piney woods shortly after departure from IAH.

Mississippi River Meanders

Dramatic views of the massive river winding through the delta near the Mississippi-Louisiana border.

Birmingham Skyline

The urban center of Alabama, visible as the plane traverses the heart of the Deep South.

Appalachian Foothills

The northern horizon showcases the very edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you enter North Carolina.

Eno River Valley

Lush green corridors and rocky river beds visible during the final descent into the Triangle.