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SLW → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (Saltillo) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views, including the majestic mountains of Monterrey and a superior perspective of the Texas Gulf Coast and Houston's urban core.
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Cerro de la Silla
Unmatched views of Monterrey's famous saddle-shaped mountain shortly after departure.
Monterrey Cityscape
A vast urban landscape nestled between dramatic limestone peaks of the Sierra Madre Oriental.
Texas Coastal Bend
Shimmering views of the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico coastline on the horizon.
Port of Houston
The intricate network of the ship channel and the downtown skyline during the final approach.
Request a seat on the right for the iconic Monterrey mountain views. Late afternoon flights offer a beautiful golden hour glow over the Gulf. If landing on runways 8L or 9, you will get a perfect view of the Houston downtown skyline and the dense network of bayous.
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Sierra de Zapalinamé
View the rugged mountain range surrounding Saltillo immediately after takeoff from SLW.
Chihuahuan Desert
Aerial perspective of the arid, brush-filled landscapes of Northern Mexico and South Texas.
Falcon Reservoir
Spot the massive binational dam and reservoir on the Rio Grande border.
West Houston Suburbs
Gliding over the sprawling residential grids of Katy and Cypress during the final descent.
This side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight while looking north. Watch for the Rio Grande crossing which marks the international border. Use a polarized filter for photography to cut through the desert haze and capture the details of the dry riverbeds.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 738 km (459 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: SLW (25.54949951171875, -100.9290008544922)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: International
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