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IAH → SAP
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (San Pedro Sula)?
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.
Galveston Bay
Aerial view of the Houston Ship Channel and the industrial beauty of the Texas coastline immediately after takeoff.
Gulf Oil Rigs
Small industrial specks dotting the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico during the initial cruise phase.
Caribbean Reefs
As the flight nears Central America, look for the vibrant turquoise edges of the Belize Barrier Reef system.
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.
Texas Barrier Islands
Clear views of the thin strips of sand protecting the Texas mainland as you head south over the water.
Yucatan Peninsula
Depending on the specific airway, the dense jungle canopy of the eastern Yucatan may be visible to the west.
Sierra de Omoa
Dramatic, cloud-shrouded mountain peaks that rise sharply as the aircraft maneuvers toward San Pedro Sula.
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.
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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