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STL → HOU
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to William P Hobby Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the iconic departure view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch and a superior angle for the Houston skyline and coastal wetlands during the approach into Hobby Airport.
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St. Louis Gateway Arch
Immediately after takeoff, witness the world's tallest arch and the revitalized riverfront of downtown St. Louis.
Mississippi River Meanders
Observe the massive scale of the Mississippi River as it winds through the fertile agricultural delta regions.
Arkansas Delta
Geometric patterns of rice and soybean fields dominate the landscape of eastern Arkansas.
Arkansas River
Aerial view of the river cutting through the landscape near Little Rock as the plane heads south.
Houston Skyline
On the standard approach from the north, the left side typically provides a clear view of Houston's impressive central business district.
Port of Houston
Glimpses of the massive ship channel and industrial activity leading toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Book a window seat on the left for the morning flight to avoid direct glare while capturing the St. Louis skyline. During the descent into HOU, keep your camera ready as the plane often banks right, putting the Houston skyscrapers directly in your frame. This side is also better for spotting the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers shortly after departure.
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Ozark Mountains
Enjoy views of the ancient, rolling plateau and deep green valleys of southern Missouri.
Ouachita National Forest
Dense timberland and rugged ridges stretching across western Arkansas and into Oklahoma.
Wright Patman Lake
A sprawling reservoir near Texarkana providing a stark blue contrast to the surrounding green forests.
East Texas Piney Woods
A vast sea of evergreen forest that signals your entry into the Lone Star State.
The Woodlands
Look for the master-planned communities and suburban lakes north of the Houston metro area.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Texas plains. It offers a more nature-centric view, focusing on the topography of the Ozarks and the dense forests of the South. If the flight path takes a more westerly route to avoid weather, you may even spot the outskirts of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in the distance.
Book Hotels in HoustonDistance: 1,108 km (688 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Route Type: Domestic
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