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LIR → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (Liberia) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of Lake Nicaragua and its twin-volcano island shortly after takeoff, followed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Lake Nicaragua
Massive freshwater views featuring Ometepe Island with its two distinct volcanic peaks, Concepción and Maderas.
Miskito Coast
The lush, dense tropical rainforests of eastern Nicaragua and the Honduran Caribbean coast.
Belize Barrier Reef
Vibrant turquoise waters and coral formations visible as the flight path skirts the edge of the Caribbean.
Riviera Maya
Aerial glimpses of the white sand beaches and resorts near Cozumel and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Houston Skyline
Excellent views of Downtown Houston's skyscrapers if the flight approaches IAH from the south.
The right side is the clear winner for geographic landmarks. Sit here to see the Ometepe volcanoes within the first 20 minutes of flight. Mid-day flights provide the best lighting to see the coral reefs and the transition from deep blue to turquoise near the Yucatan. Avoid seats directly over the wing for the clearest downward views.
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Guanacaste Coastline
Aerial views of the Papagayo Peninsula and the rugged Pacific cliffs of northwestern Costa Rica.
Cordillera de Guanacaste
Sightings of the Orosí and Cacao volcanoes near the border of Nicaragua.
Gulf of Mexico Transit
Vast ocean views with occasional sightings of deep-sea oil rigs as you approach the Texas coast.
Galveston Bay
The industrial shipping lanes and coastal wetlands of the Texas shoreline during descent.
Choose this side if you are flying in the late afternoon to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Pacific and the Gulf. It is also the preferred side for a clear view of the Texas coastline and the Galveston ship channel upon approach if the aircraft lands towards the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,383 km (1,481 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 11 min
Departure: LIR (10.5933, -85.544403)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: International
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