PVR → IAH

Puerto Vallarta Skyline

A great view of the Hotel Zone and the lush mountains meeting the sea during the initial turn after departure.

Sierra Madre Oriental

Spectacular views of the eastern mountain range's ridges, particularly near the cities of Saltillo and Monterrey.

Laguna Madre

The long, narrow hypersaline lagoon along the Texas coast, visible as the flight crosses into U.S. airspace.

Padre Island

The distinct white sands of the world's longest barrier island stretching along the Gulf of Mexico.

Galveston Bay & Ship Channel

The massive industrial complex, refineries, and shipping traffic that define the Houston region's economy.

Downtown Houston

Depending on the landing pattern, the right side often catches the iconic skyline of the fourth-largest city in the U.S.

Banderas Bay

Aerial view of the northern coastline of Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit immediately after takeoff.

Sierra Madre Occidental

Deep canyons and jagged peaks of the western mountain range as the plane climbs toward the Mexican plateau.

Chihuahuan Desert Edge

The transition into the high-altitude arid landscapes of North-Central Mexico, featuring unique geometric agricultural patterns.

Rio Grande

The winding river that marks the international border between Mexico and the United States near the McAllen area.

West Houston Suburbs

The sprawling residential grids and green spaces of the Katy and Cypress areas during the final descent.