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TGU → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Toncontín International Airport (Tegucigalpa) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the vibrant turquoise waters of the Belize Barrier Reef and the Yucatan Peninsula's coastline before crossing the Gulf of Mexico.
Sula Valley
Aerial perspective of the vast agricultural plains and the city of San Pedro Sula.
Belize Barrier Reef
Stunning views of the Turneffe Atoll and the world's second-largest coral reef system.
Yucatan Coast
The white sandy beaches and dense jungles of the Mexican Caribbean coast near Cozumel.
Galveston Bay
A clear view of the massive cargo ships and tankers navigating the Houston Ship Channel.
Houston Skyline
The impressive cluster of skyscrapers in Downtown Houston if the flight approaches from the south.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. You'll get the best views of the Caribbean's blue hues. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the Belize reefs. During the descent, look for the complex infrastructure of the Texas oil and gas industry in the Gulf.
Comayagua Valley
Dramatic views of the rugged mountainous terrain surrounding Tegucigalpa immediately after departure.
Lake Yojoa
The largest natural lake in Honduras, nestled between volcanic mountains, visible shortly after takeoff.
Sierra Madre Highlands
The dense, cloud-covered peaks of Western Honduras and the Guatemalan border region.
Matagorda Bay
The winding coastline of the Texas Coastal Bend as the aircraft descends toward Houston.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic mountain views during the steep climb out of TGU. For the approach into IAH, this side offers views of the Texas shoreline and inland ranch lands. Aim for a morning flight to avoid the afternoon glare from the western sun.
Distance: 1,957 km (1,216 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: TGU (14.06089973449707, -87.21720123291016)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: International
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