PHL → IAH

Appalachian Ridges

Deeply folded mountain ridges and valleys through Pennsylvania and West Virginia provide rugged terrain views.

West Virginia Wilderness

Vast, uninhabited forested areas and deep river gorges visible through the mid-Atlantic section.

Tennessee River

The wide, winding curves of the river as it snakes through the Tennessee Valley are easily identifiable from cruising altitude.

The Mississippi River

A major geographic milestone, showing the massive scale of the continent's largest river system near the Arkansas border.

East Texas Piney Woods

Vast stretches of evergreen forest that signal the transition into the Houston metropolitan area during descent.

Philadelphia Skyline

A stunning view of Center City and the Delaware River immediately after departure from PHL.

Washington D.C.

The unique radial layout and monuments of the U.S. capital are often visible during the initial southward leg.

Chesapeake Bay

Look for the vast expanse of the bay and the Susquehanna River mouth shortly after takeoff.

Mississippi Delta

Intricate patterns of wetlands and oxbow lakes as you cross the deep south toward Texas.

Lake Houston

A large reservoir on the San Jacinto River that serves as a major landmark during the final approach into IAH.