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MKE → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular departure view of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the Chicago skyline, followed by the lush greenery of the Ozarks.
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
Stunning coastal views of the Great Lakes region immediately following takeoff from Milwaukee.
Chicago Skyline
A panoramic look at the Willis Tower and the iconic lakefront architecture while heading south.
Mississippi River
A massive geographic milestone showing the winding path and islands of the great river.
Ozark National Forest
Rolling hills and dense forest canopies that dominate the landscape in Missouri and Arkansas.
Arkansas River Valley
The wide, scenic valley that cuts through the rugged terrain of the mid-south.
For afternoon flights, the left side is shaded, providing better visibility and photo opportunities of the Chicago skyline and the Ozark forests. In winter, look for the contrast of snow-covered fields in the north against the brown and green of the south.
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Midwestern Farmland
The vibrant patchwork quilt of agricultural fields across Wisconsin and Illinois.
St. Louis Arch
The iconic Gateway Arch may be visible as you pass near the Missouri-Illinois border.
Table Rock Lake
Intricate, sprawling shorelines of the man-made reservoirs nestled in the Ozark hills.
The Red River
The distinct red-tinted soil beds marking the transition from Oklahoma into Texas.
Sam Houston National Forest
Vast piney woods of East Texas that signal you are nearing the Houston metro area.
On morning flights, sitting on the right keeps you in the shade. This side offers a great vantage point for the transition into the Southern plains. As you approach Houston, the right side often provides a clear view of the downtown skyline in the distance during northern approaches.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 1,586 km (985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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