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XNA → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Ouachita mountain ridges and the highest peaks in Arkansas, followed by a clear view of Lake Conroe during the final descent into Houston.
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Mount Magazine
The highest point in Arkansas, standing at 2,753 feet, visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Ouachita Ridges
Stunning east-west oriented mountain ridges that look like waves of rock from the air.
The Red River
The distinctively silty, reddish-brown water marking the border between the northern and southern states.
Lake Conroe
A vibrant recreational lake located just north of the Houston metro area, passed during the low-altitude approach.
The Woodlands
A bird's-eye view of the heavily forested, master-planned community located just miles from the airport.
Choose the right side for spectacular sunset views on evening flights. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 15 minutes after takeoff for the flat-topped silhouette of Mount Magazine. During the final approach into IAH, you will pass directly over Lake Conroe, providing excellent low-altitude photo opportunities of the shoreline.
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Ozark National Forest
Dense, rolling hills of hardwood and pine immediately south of the Fayetteville area.
Arkansas River Valley
The wide, winding river valley that separates the Ozark and Ouachita mountain ranges.
East Texas Piney Woods
Massive stretches of commercial timberland and dense forest as you cross into Texas.
Lake Livingston
One of the largest reservoirs in Texas, visible to the east during the initial descent phases.
Houston Skyline
A distant view of the downtown skyscrapers often visible when the aircraft turns for an eastern approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is particularly scenic during the fall when the Ozark foliage changes color. Watch for the massive Lake Livingston approximately 20 minutes before landing, as it serves as a major waypoint for IAH arrivals.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 707 km (439 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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