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LBB → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (Lubbock) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the High Plains to the rolling Hill Country, plus better odds for the Houston skyline during arrival.
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Caprock Escarpment
The sharp geographic transition where the flat Llano Estacado drops off into the lower rolling plains.
Hill Country Fringe
Views of the rugged, cedar-dotted limestone hills that define the central Texas landscape.
Houston Skyline
Depending on the landing runway, you can often see the towering skyscrapers of Downtown and the Medical Center.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. Keep your eyes peeled about mid-flight to spot the distant shimmer of the Colorado River. On a clear day, you may even see the silhouette of Austin to the far southwest before the descent begins into the IAH traffic pattern.
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Brazos River Meanders
Watch for the winding curves of the Brazos River as it snakes through north-central Texas.
College Station
Aerial views of the Texas A&M University campus and the massive Kyle Field stadium.
Sam Houston National Forest
A vast expanse of dark green piney woods marking your final descent into the Houston area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. During the final approach to IAH, look for the sprawling Lake Conroe and the dense vegetation of the Piney Woods. This side is typically better for seeing the northern suburbs of The Woodlands.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 736 km (457 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: LBB (33.663601, -101.822998)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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