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VCT → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Victoria Regional Airport (Victoria) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Houston skyline and the winding Brazos River during the final descent into IAH.
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Brazos River Meanders
The distinctive winding path and reddish-brown waters of the Brazos River carving through the landscape.
Brazos Bend State Park
A glimpse of the lakes and wetlands of this significant nature preserve south of Houston.
Downtown Houston Skyline
A dramatic view of the central business district skyscrapers during the northern approach to IAH.
Gulf of Mexico Horizon
On clear days, the distant shimmering horizon of the Gulf and Matagorda Bay is visible to the southeast.
The right side is essential for the best views of the Houston skyline as the plane vectors for landing at IAH. Choose an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the city buildings perfectly.
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Coastal Prairies
Vast stretches of agricultural land and cattle ranches typical of the Gulf Coast region.
US-59 Corridor
The main transit artery connecting the coastal bend to the Houston metropolitan area.
Sugar Land Suburbs
Views of the rapidly growing suburban developments and local landmarks like Constellation Field.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. While the terrain is mostly flat, the grid-like patterns of Texas farmland are most prominent here.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 198 km (123 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: VCT (28.85260009765625, -96.9185028076172)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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