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UIO → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route primarily due to the spectacular views of the High Andes volcanoes immediately after departure from Quito, followed by glimpses of the Caribbean coastline.
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Cayambe Volcano
An incredible close-up view of Ecuador's third-highest peak, often capped with permanent snow.
Magdalena River Delta
The massive river system of Colombia emptying into the Caribbean Sea with distinct sediment plumes.
Caribbean Sea
Deep turquoise waters and coral reefs visible near the coast of Central America and the San Blas Islands.
Houston Skyline
On certain approach patterns, a clear view of the Downtown Houston skyscrapers and the Medical Center.
The most dramatic scenery happens in the first 15-30 minutes of the flight; don't be distracted during the initial climb. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Andes, though the sun will be on this side, so use your window shade to manage glare. This side is consistently better for land-based landmarks through South and Central America.
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Pichincha Volcano
Views of the active stratovolcano overlooking Quito as the plane climbs to cruising altitude.
Panama Canal Entrance
Look for the Pacific entrance of the canal and the Bridge of the Americas as you cross the isthmus.
Costa Rican Coastline
The lush, green edge of Central America where the Pacific waves hit the shore.
Galveston Bay
The sprawling Texas coastline and the barrier islands near Houston during the final descent.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is also the better side for spotting the Panama Canal infrastructure if the flight path stays slightly offshore. Ensure you have your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of flight for the Texas industrial coast.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,801 km (2,362 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 28 min
Departure: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: International
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