SAL → IAH

Pacific Coastline

Dramatic views of the Salvadoran shore and the Pacific Ocean immediately following departure from SAL.

Guatemalan Highlands

Distant but clear silhouettes of the Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes as the flight heads north.

Selva Lacandona

Expansive views of the dense tropical rainforests stretching across the border of Guatemala and Mexico.

Veracruz Coast

The flight path often hugs the western edge of the Gulf, revealing the busy port and coastal lagoons of Veracruz.

Houston Skyline

On clear days, the downtown Houston skyscrapers are visible to the west during the final approach into IAH.

San Salvador Volcano

An excellent view of the El Boqueron crater located just northwest of the capital city shortly after takeoff.

Lake Ilopango

A stunning volcanic caldera lake situated to the east of the city, visible during the initial climb.

Sierra Madre de Chiapas

Rugged mountain peaks and high-altitude terrain as the flight crosses into southern Mexico.

Gulf of Mexico

A vast expanse of turquoise water and occasional offshore oil rigs as you cross towards the Texas coast.

Galveston Bay

The industrial landscape and shipping lanes of the Texas coast visible just before touchdown.