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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Caribbean coastline, turquoise reefs near Belize, and the potential to spot the Bay Islands of Honduras during the final approach descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Galveston Bay

Aerial view of the Houston Ship Channel and the industrial beauty of the Texas coastline immediately after takeoff.

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Gulf Oil Rigs

Small industrial specks dotting the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico during the initial cruise phase.

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Caribbean Reefs

As the flight nears Central America, look for the vibrant turquoise edges of the Belize Barrier Reef system.

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Puerto Cortés

The busiest port in Central America is often visible as the plane enters Honduran airspace along the coast.

For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses. The best scenery occurs in the last 30 minutes of the flight; keep your window shade up as you cross the coastline from the Caribbean into the Sula Valley.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Texas Barrier Islands

Clear views of the thin strips of sand protecting the Texas mainland as you head south over the water.

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Yucatan Peninsula

Depending on the specific airway, the dense jungle canopy of the eastern Yucatan may be visible to the west.

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Sierra de Omoa

Dramatic, cloud-shrouded mountain peaks that rise sharply as the aircraft maneuvers toward San Pedro Sula.

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Sula Valley Agriculture

A patchwork of banana and sugarcane plantations that define the landscape of northern Honduras.

Ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy a sunset over the Guatemalan mountains. During the final descent into SAP, this side offers an excellent perspective of the steep Merendon mountain range that borders the city.

Top Activities in San Pedro Sula
Route Information

Distance: 1,785 km (1,109 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min

Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Arrival: SAP (15.4526, -87.923599)

Route Type: International

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