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MUC β IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high-latitude Great Circle route, featuring the dramatic ice sheets of Greenland and the rugged Canadian wilderness.
The Low Countries
Excellent views of the intricate Dutch coastline and the North Sea wind farms.
Greenland Ice Cap
The primary highlight of the route; massive glaciers, frozen fjords, and the vast white expanse of the central ice sheet.
Baffin Island
Dramatic arctic terrain featuring jagged mountain peaks and deep, ice-filled inlets of Northern Canada.
Hudson Bay
The transition from the arctic circle to the sub-arctic waters and tundra of the Canadian Shield.
Chicago & Great Lakes
Potential views of Lake Superior or Lake Michigan as the flight descends through the U.S. Midwest.
Texas Plains
The gridded agricultural patterns and oil fields of East Texas leading into the Houston approach.
The right side is the 'Greenland side'βsit here if you want to see the arctic ice. Be aware that the sun will be on this side for much of the westbound daytime flight, so keep your window shade ready. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through the intense atmospheric haze and glare from the ice below.
Bavarian Landscape
Aerial views of the rolling hills and agricultural patterns of Southern Germany during departure.
Rhine Valley
A glimpse of the historic river valley and industrial heartlands as you head towards the North Sea.
Southern England
Clear views of the London metropolitan area or the English Channel depending on the specific flight corridor.
Atlantic Vastness
Extensive views of the North Atlantic Ocean and its unique cloud formations during the crossing.
Northeast Corridor
Distant views of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, potentially including the lights of Boston or New York.
Mississippi River
The winding path of the Mississippi as the flight tracks southwest toward the Texas border.
The left side is generally quieter for sunlight as you are facing south during the transatlantic leg, reducing glare. It is best for seeing the European coastline and the southern U.S. states. During winter months, this side provides more consistent daylight for photography.
Distance: 8,699 km (5,405 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 14 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: International
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