To IAH?
Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The left side offers scenic views of Lake Houston and the surrounding forested areas as the aircraft aligns with the east-west runways.
The left side offers scenic views of Lake Houston and the surrounding forested areas as the aircraft aligns with the east-west runways.
The right side offers an immediate and stunning view of Lake Chapala upon departure, followed by the dramatic ridges of the Sierra Madre Oriental and views of the Gulf of Mexico on approach to Houston.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic view of the varied geological formations of the American Southwest, including the San Gabriel Mountains and the red rock country of Arizona.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Pacific Volcanic Range of Nicaragua shortly after takeoff and the rugged mountain terrain of Honduras before the Gulf crossing.
The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the Texas coastline, the bustling maritime activity of Galveston Bay, and the dramatic industrial landscape of the Houston Ship Channel during the descent into IAH.
The left side offers a superior view of the Mississippi River's southern meanders, the vast Louisiana wetlands, and a prime angle of the Houston skyline during the standard approach into IAH.
The right side offers a superior view of the initial climb over the Pacific Ocean, the stark contrast of the Imperial Valley agriculture, and usually provides a better angle of the Houston skyline during the descent into IAH.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic perspective of Mexico's volcanic interior, including the massive peaks of PopocatΓ©petl and IztaccΓhuatl, alongside the rugged ridges of the Sierra Madre.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the ABC Islands early in the flight, the stunning turquoise waters of the Yucatan Peninsula, and a clear view of the Texas coastline and Galveston Island upon arrival.
The left side offers a more diverse range of scenery, including the dramatic fjords of Southern Greenland and the long descent over the diverse landscapes of the Eastern United States and the Appalachian Mountains.
The right side is superior for this route as it typically offers views of the dramatic Greenland ice sheet and the rugged Canadian coastline during the Great Circle transit.
The right side offers a superior view of the Manhattan skyline during the climb out of LGA and better perspectives of the Appalachian ridges and the Mississippi River crossing.
The left side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the volcanic Aleutian Islands, the rugged Alaskan coastline, and the best opportunity to witness the Aurora Borealis during the overnight portion of the flight.