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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Edwards Plateau landscapes and a higher probability of spotting the San Antonio skyline and the winding Brazos River before arriving in Houston.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Edwards Plateau Canyons

The dramatic, rugged limestone geography and cedar-clothed hills of the iconic Texas Hill Country.

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San Antonio Skyline

A clear view of the Tower of the Americas and the downtown urban core as the flight passes to the north/east.

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Brazos River Meanders

The wide, silty curves of one of Texas's longest rivers as it snakes toward the Gulf of Mexico.

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Texas Medical Center

Detailed views of the world's largest medical complex and the NRG Stadium area during the final approach to Hobby.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Hill Country. During the descent into HOU, keep your camera ready for the transition from suburban Sugar Land into the dense Houston urban sprawl.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Permian Basin Oil Fields

Dense networks of pumpjacks, drilling pads, and access roads defining the West Texas energy landscape.

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O.H. Ivie Lake

A sprawling reservoir at the confluence of the Concho and Colorado Rivers, providing a stark blue contrast to the scrubland.

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Distal Austin Skyline

On exceptionally clear days, the high-rises of the Texas capital can be seen on the northern horizon mid-flight.

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Piney Woods Boundary

The visible ecological transition from the dry western plains to the lush, green forests of East Texas.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side provides the best view of the geometric 'grid' of West Texas infrastructure shortly after takeoff from Midland.

Top Activities in Houston
Route Information

Distance: 709 km (441 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min

Departure: MAF (31.9424991607666, -102.2020034790039)

Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)

Route Type: Domestic

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