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TAM → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (Tampico) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the Gulf of Mexico's emerald waters and the dramatic string of barrier islands along the Texas coast, including Padre Island and Galveston.
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South Padre Island
Clear views of the resort skyline and the narrow sandbar separating sea from lagoon.
Padre Island National Seashore
The world's longest undeveloped barrier island stretching along the Texas coast.
Aransas Pass
Deep-water channels where large cargo ships and tankers enter the bay system.
Matagorda Bay
Intricate patterns of wetlands, salt marshes, and tidal flats.
Galveston Island
Historic piers and beaches visible during the initial descent into the Houston area.
Port of Houston
Massive scale of one of the world's busiest ports and the industrial ship channel.
For the best coastal views, choose a window seat on the right. This side offers excellent photo opportunities of the barrier islands. If landing towards the south at IAH, you may catch a glimpse of the Houston skyline in the distance during final approach.
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Tamaulipas Lowlands
Vast agricultural grids and coastal brush landscapes of northeastern Mexico.
Rio Grande Meanders
The winding river border between Mexico and the USA visible near Brownsville.
South Texas Ranches
Aerial views of the historic King Ranch, one of the largest in the world.
Corpus Christi Skyline
The distant city profile and the shimmering waters of the Laguna Madre.
Sit on the left for shaded views during morning flights and to avoid direct glare. This side is better for spotting the geometric patterns of the South Texas plains and the physical border of the Rio Grande.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 891 km (554 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: TAM (22.2964000702, -97.8658981323)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: International
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