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PDX → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Portland International Airport (Portland) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring an immediate close-up of Mount Hood and expansive views of the Colorado Rockies' front range.
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Mount Hood
Oregon's highest peak is visible in stunning detail almost immediately after takeoff from PDX.
Columbia River Gorge
Watch the river carve through the Cascade Mountains with dramatic basalt cliffs on the left.
Northern Rockies
Extensive views of the snow-capped peaks across Idaho and Northern Colorado's Continental Divide.
Denver Metro
A clear view of the Mile High City and its stadium district as the plane crosses the Front Range.
Great Plains
Vast geometric patterns of circular irrigation fields creating a quilt-like landscape across Kansas.
East Texas Forests
Dense green canopy of the Piney Woods region as the plane begins its final descent into Houston.
Book a window seat on the left for a morning flight to see the sun illuminate the eastern face of Mount Hood. This side is also best for avoiding harsh afternoon sun glare during the long southeast-bound stretch across the plains. Keep your camera ready within 5 minutes of departure for the best mountain shots.
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High Desert
The rugged and desolate beauty of the Southeastern Oregon and Northern Nevada wilderness.
Utah Canyons
Intricate red rock drainage systems and plateaus of the Canyonlands region in the distance.
Shiprock
The iconic and jagged volcanic rock formation rising from the desert floor in New Mexico.
Albuquerque
The Rio Grande river winding through the high-altitude desert valley near the Sandia Mountains.
Permian Basin
The industrial infrastructure and grid-like road patterns of the West Texas oil and gas fields.
The right side is ideal for passengers who enjoy desert geology and the red rock textures of the Southwest. However, on afternoon flights, the sun will be positioned on this side for the majority of the trip, which can make it quite warm and difficult to see out the window without significant glare.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 2,934 km (1,823 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 55 min
Departure: PDX (45.58869934, -122.5979996)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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