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MID → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (Merida) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred for this route as it provides a superior view of the Yucatan coastline upon departure, including the world's longest pier at Progreso, and a better angle for the scenic Galveston Island approach into Houston.
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Progreso Pier
A striking view of the 6.5km long pier, the longest in the world, jutting out into the Gulf of Mexico.
Alacranes Reef
The largest coral structure in the southern Gulf of Mexico, visible as a bright turquoise ring in the deep sea.
Galveston Island
Panoramic views of the historic seawall, the Pleasure Pier, and the beaches of the Texas coast.
Coastal Bayous
The intricate, fractal-like patterns of the marshlands and wetlands of the East Texas shoreline.
Sit on the right for morning departures to see the sunrise over the water. Keep your eyes peeled immediately after takeoff for the Progreso coastline. On descent, this side provides the most interesting geographic views of the transition from sea to land over Galveston Bay.
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Mérida Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'White City' grid and colonial architecture shortly after takeoff.
Campeche Bank
The transition from the shallow turquoise waters of the shelf to the deep indigo of the Gulf.
Houston Ship Channel
A complex network of industrial waterways and massive tankers entering the Port of Houston.
Downtown Houston Skyline
Dramatic views of the central business district skyscrapers during the southern approach to IAH.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers the best views of the Houston skyline if the aircraft approaches IAH from the south, which is common during prevailing weather patterns.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,156 km (718 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: MID (20.9370002747, -89.657699585)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: International
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