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OMA → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Eppley Airfield (Omaha) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the major metropolitan centers including Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth area, along with the distinct rolling landscape of the Kansas Flint Hills.
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The Flint Hills
The last great expanse of tallgrass prairie in North America, characterized by rolling limestone hills.
Oklahoma City
A clear view of the Oklahoma State Capitol and the Devon Tower rising above the central plains.
Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, straddling the border between Oklahoma and Texas.
Dallas-Fort Worth Metro
Massive sprawling urban landscape and the impressive infrastructure of the DFW airport complex.
Lake Conroe
A popular recreational lake surrounded by tall pines, visible just before the descent into IAH.
Downtown Houston
Depending on the landing pattern, you may catch the iconic skyscrapers of the Energy Capital of the World.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the vast horizon of the Great Plains. You will likely see the bustling lights of DFW and OKC. During the summer, look out for towering cumulonimbus clouds that frequently form over North Texas and Oklahoma.
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Missouri River
Aerial view of the winding Missouri River and the border between Nebraska and Iowa shortly after takeoff.
Kansas City
Distal views of the Kansas City metropolitan area and the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers.
Lake Eufaula
The largest reservoir in Oklahoma, featuring a complex shoreline with numerous winding inlets.
East Texas Piney Woods
A transition into the dense, lush coniferous forests that dominate the landscape of East Texas.
Lake Houston
A large reservoir on the San Jacinto River, signaling the final approach into the Houston metro area.
Choose this side for softer morning light and to avoid the direct glare of the afternoon sun. It provides a great perspective of the transition from the Great Plains to the humid subtropical forests of the Gulf Coast. Watch for the intricate river systems of the Cross Timbers region.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,260 km (783 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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