OAX → IAH

Sierra Madre del Sur

Immediate views of the jagged, lush green mountains surrounding the Oaxaca valley upon departure.

Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt

On clear days, distant views of the iconic Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes are visible to the northwest.

Sierra Madre Oriental

The flight path parallels this massive mountain range, offering views of deep canyons and high ridges.

Highland Plateaus

Observation of the transition from dense forests to the arid, high-altitude plains of northern Mexico.

Houston Skyline

If landing from the north, the left side often provides an excellent view of the downtown skyscrapers during the descent.

Gulf of Mexico Coastline

Vast views of the turquoise waters as the plane tracks north along the eastern edge of Mexico.

Costa Tamaulipeca

Long, uninterrupted stretches of white sand beaches and coastal lagoons near the border.

Laguna Madre

A unique view of the long, shallow hypersaline lagoon system stretching along the South Texas coast.

Gulf Oil Platforms

Look for the industrial clusters of oil and gas rigs dotting the water as you approach the Texas coast.

Galveston Bay

Aerial perspective of the heavy maritime traffic and shipping channels entering the Port of Houston.