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MDW → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the Chicago skyline upon departure from Midway and provides a better angle to see the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the Ozark Mountains mid-flight.
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Willis Tower
Midway's location offers a fantastic perspective of the Chicago skyline to the north and east during the initial climb.
Gateway Arch
The flight path often passes near St. Louis, where the iconic silver arch can be spotted gleaming against the city skyline.
Ozark Plateau
Rugged, forested hills and deep valleys of the Ozarks provide a scenic transition through southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
Downtown Houston
If landing from the north, the right side often offers a clear, sweeping view of the Houston central business district and the Medical Center.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the plane. For the best chance at seeing the St. Louis Arch, monitor your flight tracker and look out about 45-55 minutes into the flight. If the flight approaches Hobby from the northwest, the view of the Houston skyline is spectacular.
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Depending on the departure pattern, you may see the southern tips of the Chicago lakefront and the industrial corridors of Northwest Indiana.
Mississippi River
Visible as the flight crosses from Illinois into Missouri, offering a wide view of the river's winding path and surrounding floodplains.
East Texas Piney Woods
As you descend toward Houston, the landscape shifts into dense, green pine forests characteristic of the region.
Port of Houston
On the final approach to HOU, catch glimpses of the massive ship channels and industrial complexes that define the local economy.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also preferable if the flight path tracks slightly further east, providing views of the Mississippi Delta. Keep an eye out for the distinctive grid patterns of southern Illinois farmland in the first 30 minutes.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,510 km (938 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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