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TPA → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Tampa International Airport (Tampa) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic meeting of land and sea along the northern Gulf Coast, including the spectacular Mississippi River Delta and the white-sand beaches of the Florida Panhandle.
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The Emerald Coast
Breathtaking views of the stark white sands and emerald-green waters of the Florida Panhandle, specifically around Destin and Pensacola.
Mississippi River Delta
A unique look at the bird's foot delta, where the sediment-heavy Mississippi River branches out into the Gulf of Mexico.
Lake Pontchartrain
View the world's longest continuous bridge over water, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and the surrounding New Orleans area.
Louisiana Bayous
The intricate and maze-like patterns of the southern Louisiana wetlands, marshes, and winding coastal waterways.
The right side is consistently more scenic for this route. Watch closely about 50 minutes into the flight for the Mississippi Delta. Use polarized sunglasses to better distinguish the sediment plumes in the water where the river meets the sea.
Book Hotels in HoustonSunshine Skyway Bridge
A stunning aerial perspective of the massive cable-stayed bridge spanning the mouth of Tampa Bay immediately after departure.
Gulf Horizons
Unobstructed views of the deep blue Gulf of Mexico, perfect for observing passing cargo ships and offshore oil rigs.
Galveston Bay
A detailed view of the Texas barrier islands and the coastal wetlands as the flight nears the Houston metropolitan area.
Port of Houston
The industrial infrastructure and massive shipping channels that define the economic heart of the Texas coast on final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is also superior for viewing the Texas coastline if the flight approach path comes in from the south over Galveston.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,265 km (786 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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