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Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the scenic transition from the flat coastal plains of Houston into the rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country and a direct view of the San Antonio skyline during arrival.
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Addicks and Barker Reservoirs
Vast green flood control areas that serve as massive urban parks west of Houston.
Texas Hill Country
The landscape shifts from flat plains to the scenic limestone hills of the Edwards Plateau.
Randolph Air Force Base
The historic 'Taj Mahal' water tower and unique circular airfield layout near San Antonio.
San Antonio Skyline
A clear view of the Tower of the Americas and the Alamo City core during the final approach.
JW Marriott & TPC San Antonio
Lush green fairways of the world-class golf resorts located on the city's northern edge.
This side is essential for seeing the San Antonio skyline on approach. Sunset flights are particularly beautiful as the sun dips below the Hill Country horizon to the west, casting long shadows over the limestone ridges.
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Downtown Houston
Aerial views of the iconic skyscraper cluster and Minute Maid Park shortly after takeoff.
Brazos River Meanders
The dramatic winding path of the Brazos River carving through the Southeast Texas landscape.
Coastal Prairies
Expansive agricultural patchwork and cattle ranches stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico.
The Energy Corridor
Massive corporate campuses and suburban development along the I-10 westward artery.
Sit in front of the wing for the best view of the Houston skyline during departure. Morning flights provide excellent lighting on this side as the sun rises in the east behind the plane's path.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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