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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side is preferred primarily for the iconic departure views of the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty, followed by the dramatic approach into Houston which often showcases the downtown skyscrapers and the Texas Medical Center.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Manhattan Skyline

Unparalleled views of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Financial District during the climb out of LGA.

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Appalachian Ridge-and-Valley

Direct views of the unique parallel mountain ridges crossing through Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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Nashville Basin

Potential views of the Cumberland River and the sprawling metropolitan area of Music City.

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Houston Ship Channel

An aerial look at one of the world's busiest ports and the massive industrial infrastructure of the energy corridor.

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Downtown Houston

A stunning close-up of the Houston skyline and the massive Texas Medical Center complex during the final approach to HOU.

Book a window seat on the right for the 'wow' factor during departure and arrival. For the best lighting on the Houston skyline, choose a late afternoon flight when the setting sun hits the glass towers. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up for the New York harbor views.

Left Side Highlights
7.4
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Brooklyn & Queens

Aerial perspectives of the dense urban grids of Brooklyn and the sprawling cemeteries of Queens immediately after takeoff.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

Sweeping views of the hazy blue peaks and rolling ridges of the southern Appalachian range.

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Mississippi River

A crossing of the continent's largest river system, often revealing its complex oxbow lakes and heavy barge traffic.

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East Texas Piney Woods

The transition into the deep green forests of the Gulf Coastal Plain as you enter Texas airspace.

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Galveston Bay

Distant views of the massive bay and the shipping lanes leading toward the Gulf of Mexico during the descent.

Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction for the best views of the Manhattan skyline during the initial climb. This side is particularly scenic during mid-morning flights when the sun is positioned to illuminate the Appalachian valleys to the south.

Top Activities in Houston
Route Information

Distance: 2,296 km (1,427 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 4 min

Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)

Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)

Route Type: Domestic

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