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SAT → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the geographic transition from the edge of the Texas Hill Country into the lush Piney Woods, including better glimpses of the San Antonio suburbs and the forests north of Houston.
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San Antonio North Side
View the distinctive architecture of the Pearl District, Trinity University, and the limestone quarries during the initial climb-out.
New Braunfels & Comal River
Spot the winding Comal and Guadalupe Rivers, famous for summer tubing, shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Bastrop Lost Pines
See the 'Lost Pines' ecosystem, a unique pocket of loblolly pines isolated from the main East Texas forest belt.
Lake Conroe
Catch views of this large 21,000-acre reservoir and its waterfront communities during the descent phase.
Sam Houston National Forest
Observe the dense green canopy of one of Texas's four national forests as you approach the northern perimeter of Houston.
Sit on the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. This side provides the most consistent views of the 'Green Ribbon' of Texas. Look out for the distinctive red soil patches near Bastrop, which contrast sharply with the surrounding greenery.
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Downtown San Antonio
Look for the iconic Tower of the Americas and the dense cluster of downtown hotels immediately after departure.
Luling Oil Fields
Observe the dense grid of pumpjacks and 'nodding donkeys' that define the historic oil production landscape of Central Texas.
Colorado River
Follow the path of this major Texas waterway as it snakes its way south toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Lake Houston
A massive reservoir providing expansive water views and wetlands just before the final approach into IAH.
Houston Skyline
On specific landing patterns coming from the east, you may catch the distant silhouette of the downtown Houston skyscrapers.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or sunset flights to witness the 'Golden Hour' over the coastal plains. Keep your eyes peeled for the silver reflections of the numerous small stock tanks (ponds) that dot the rural Texas landscape between the two cities.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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