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IND → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (Starboard) is preferred for its views of the rolling Ozark foothills and a more consistent perspective of the Houston skyline and metropolitan sprawl during the descent into IAH.
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Wabash River
Follow the winding path of the river that forms the natural border between Indiana and Illinois.
Ozark Plateau
Distant but visible views of the rugged, forested hills of the Ozarks as the plane passes over Arkansas.
Lake Ouachita
The sprawling blue waters and numerous islands of this massive reservoir near Hot Springs.
Houston Skyline
A spectacular view of the downtown skyscrapers and the 'Oil Patch' corridor during the final approach phase.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Ozarks. On arrival, IAH often uses an east-to-west landing pattern, placing the downtown skyline directly out the right-side windows. Sit forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the ground features.
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Ohio River Crossing
Watch for the massive bends of the Ohio River near the Indiana-Kentucky border shortly after takeoff.
Memphis Skyline
A clear view of the 'Bluff City' and the iconic pyramid-shaped arena along the Mississippi River.
Mississippi Delta
The intricate patchwork of agricultural fields and oxbow lakes throughout the Arkansas-Mississippi border region.
East Texas Piney Woods
The landscape shifts to dense, deep green forests as you cross into the Texas state line.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the confluence of the Ohio and Wabash rivers about 20 minutes into the flight. During winter, look for the sharp contrast between the snowy Midwest and the green South.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,360 km (845 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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