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PBC → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Hermanos Serdán International Airport (Puebla) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is ideal for following the scenic transition from the Mexican highlands to the Gulf Coast, offering views of the Atlantic-facing peaks and the intricate barrier island systems of Texas.
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Pico de Orizaba
The highest peak in Mexico and the third-highest in North America visible in the distance to the southeast.
Gulf of Mexico Coastline
A beautiful stretch of turquoise water and sandy beaches as you fly along the Tamaulipas coast.
Laguna Madre
View the world's longest hypersaline lagoon and the thin barrier islands of South Texas.
Galveston Bay
Vibrant industrial scenes with massive cargo ships and oil platforms visible during the final descent into Houston.
The right side offers the best lighting for coastal photography during midday flights. Keep your eyes peeled shortly after takeoff to spot the snowy peak of Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba) on the horizon.
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Stunning aerial views of the active and dormant twin volcanoes shortly after departing Puebla.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Dramatic mountain ridgelines and deep canyons of the eastern mountain range.
Highland Plateaus
The semi-arid, rugged terrain of north-central Mexico transitioning toward the border.
Downtown Houston
Potential views of the Houston skyline depending on the wind direction and landing runway at IAH.
Choose the left side for morning departures to capture the sun illuminating the volcanoes. This side is also preferred for seeing the rugged mountain silhouettes during sunset flights.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,242 km (772 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: PBC (19.1581001282, -98.3713989258)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: International
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