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IAH → TAM
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (Tampico)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the complex coastal lagoon systems, the Rio Grande border region, and the distant Sierra Madre Oriental mountains during the descent.
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Rio Grande Delta
The lush agricultural lands and winding river that marks the international boundary between Texas and Mexico.
Laguna Madre de Tamaulipas
A vast, shallow hypersaline lagoon system with intricate patterns of sandbars and turquoise channels.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The jagged peaks of the mountain range provide a dramatic backdrop to the west during the approach to Tampico.
Pánuco River
The winding river and the industrial port of Tampico as the aircraft turns for its final landing sequence.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while enjoying the sunset over the Sierra Madre mountains. Look for the distinct geometric patterns of salt evaporation ponds near the Mexican coast.
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Galveston Bay
Aerial view of the massive bay and the industrial complexes surrounding the Port of Houston.
Padre Island
The world's longest barrier island stretching along the Texas coast with white sandy beaches.
Gulf Oil Rigs
Dotting the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, these platforms are visible throughout the cruise phase.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico. This side is also better for spotting the dense ship traffic heading into the Houston Ship Channel shortly after takeoff.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 891 km (554 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: TAM (22.2964000702, -97.8658981323)
Route Type: International
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