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LCH → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Lake Charles Regional Airport (Lake Charles) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dynamic view of the Gulf Coast's geography, including coastal lakes, major industrial ports, and the expanse of Galveston Bay as you approach Houston.
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Calcasieu Lake
Visible immediately after takeoff, this large brackish lake is a prominent feature of the Southwest Louisiana landscape.
Sabine Pass & Lake
The natural border between Louisiana and Texas, featuring heavy maritime traffic and vast wetland ecosystems.
Industrial Corridor
A sprawling view of the massive refineries and energy infrastructure concentrated around Port Arthur and Beaumont.
Trinity Bay
The northern reaches of the Galveston Bay system, offering sparkling water views during the descent into the Houston area.
Houston Skyline
On specific flight paths that loop south for an eastern approach, the distant downtown skyline and the San Jacinto Monument are visible.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the left side during morning flights to see the sunlight glinting off the coastal marshes and lakes. This route is exceptionally short (often under 40 minutes in the air), so keep your camera ready from the moment the landing gear retracts. Keep an eye out for the complex network of canals and shipping lanes that define the Gulf Coast economy.
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Coastal Prairies
The patchwork of rice fields and cattle ranches that dominate the flat terrain of the Texas-Louisiana borderlands.
Piney Woods Edges
View the southern tip of the massive pine forests that stretch across East Texas as you fly westward.
Lake Houston
A major reservoir for the city, providing a scenic transition from rural landscape to suburban sprawl just before landing.
The Livable Forest
The heavily wooded residential areas of Kingwood and Humble, which look like a continuous forest from above.
The right side is better for travelers who prefer inland views and the transition into the dense suburban forests of Northeast Houston. If you are flying during a summer afternoon, this side is generally shaded from the harsh southern sun. During the final approach, you will get an excellent view of the Kingwood area's unique 'hidden' neighborhood layout within the trees.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 204 km (127 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: LCH (30.12610054016113, -93.22329711914062)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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