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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the intricate coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, including the dramatic Mississippi River Delta and the sprawling wetlands of Louisiana.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Gulf of Mexico Coastline

Continuous views of the white sand beaches and emerald waters transitioning into the deep blue of the Gulf.

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Mississippi River Delta

The unique 'bird's foot' delta where the mighty Mississippi meets the sea, creating a complex web of silt and water.

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Louisiana Bayou

Aerial perspective of the vast, labyrinthine marshes and coastal wetlands that define the southern Louisiana landscape.

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Offshore Oil Rigs

Distant views of industrial energy platforms dotting the horizon of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Galveston Bay

The final approach often provides a view of the expansive bay and the barrier islands protecting the Texas coast.

Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastal features. Watch for the 'muddy' transition where river sediment enters the clear Gulf water. On clear days, the intricate network of canals used for local transport is highly visible.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Downtown Mobile

Immediate views of the Mobile skyline and the RSA Battle House Tower shortly after takeoff.

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Lake Pontchartrain

Views of the massive 630-square-mile brackish lake located north of New Orleans.

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Atchafalaya Basin

The largest wetland and swamp in the United States, appearing as a dense, dark green canopy intersected by winding rivers.

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Beaumont Industrial Zone

Massive sprawling oil refineries and chemical plants that create an impressive geometric display, especially at night.

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Houston Outskirts

The dense suburban sprawl and highway interchanges of East Texas as the plane descends into IAH.

The right side is best for seeing the departure from Mobile Bay. For night flights, this side offers more 'city light' views of the I-10 corridor. Keep an eye out for the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, one of the longest bridges in the world, visible to the north.

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Route Information

Distance: 686 km (426 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min

Departure: MOB (30.691200256348, -88.242797851562)

Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Route Type: Domestic

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