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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Shreveport skyline upon departure and the expansive Sam Houston National Forest, concluding with a bird's-eye view of the master-planned communities in North Houston.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Downtown Shreveport

Excellent views of the city center and riverfront casinos as the plane climbs south.

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Cross Lake

A large, scenic body of water located just west of the airport, often visible during the initial climb.

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Sam Houston National Forest

Over 160,000 acres of protected woodland providing a deep green canopy below the flight path.

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The Woodlands

A detailed look at the dense tree cover and suburban architecture of this major North Houston hub.

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IAH Approach

Sweeping views of the Houston metro's northern sprawl as you align for final approach.

The right side is ideal for afternoon and evening flights to catch the sunset over the Texas landscape. As you enter the Houston area, watch for the distinct skyline of The Woodlands. If the plane approaches IAH from the west, you may get a distant glimpse of the downtown Houston skyline.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Red River Valley

The winding waterway that separates Shreveport and Bossier City is visible immediately after takeoff.

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Piney Woods

Dense stretches of the East Texas and Louisiana evergreen forests dominate the mid-flight scenery.

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Lake Livingston

A massive, shimmering reservoir that serves as a key landmark during the southern descent.

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Trinity River Basin

The meandering river patterns cutting through the bottomland hardwood forests near the coast.

Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Look for Barksdale Air Force Base shortly after departure to see the scale of the airfield. During the descent, the vastness of Lake Livingston is best captured from this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 309 km (192 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 31 min

Departure: SHV (32.446602, -93.8256)

Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Route Type: Domestic

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