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LGA → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Manhattan skyline during the climb out of LGA and better perspectives of the Appalachian ridges and the Mississippi River crossing.
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Manhattan Skyline
Unrivaled views of Midtown, Central Park, and the Hudson River immediately after taking off from LaGuardia.
Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians
The distinctive geological folds and parallel ridges of the Pennsylvania and West Virginia mountain ranges.
Ohio River Bend
The wide, industrial curves of the Ohio River near the border of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Memphis & Mississippi River
A direct view of the iconic 'M' bridge and the city of Memphis as you cross the nation's largest river.
East Texas Piney Woods
The transition from the Mississippi floodplain into the dense evergreen forests of eastern Texas.
The right side is essential for the iconic NYC departure photo; select a seat forward of the wing for an unobstructed view. During the flight, watch for the Appalachian ridges which are most dramatic in late autumn or when dusted with light snow.
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Jersey Shoreline
Aerial views of the Atlantic coastline and the sprawling Philadelphia metropolitan area shortly after departure.
Capital Region
Distant views of the Potomac River and the northern reaches of the Chesapeake Bay as you head southwest.
Shenandoah Valley
The lush, rolling greenery of the Shenandoah National Park area and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mississippi Delta
Intricate agricultural patterns and the wide floodplains of the lower Mississippi River valley.
Houston Skyline
Clear views of the downtown Houston skyscrapers and the Texas Medical Center during the final approach to IAH.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. This side is particularly scenic if the aircraft approaches IAH from the south, offering views of the Houston Ship Channel and the San Jacinto Monument.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,277 km (1,415 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 2 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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