Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Houston to Firenze. The landing approach into Florence on the right side is the standout moment of this flight — a direct low-altitude view of one of the world's most recognizable historic cityscapes. The takeoff left-side view of Houston is solid but less dramatic by comparison.

During takeoff from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH), sit on the Left side for the best views. IAH typically departs northeast on runways 15L/R or 27, and a left-side seat gives you a view back over downtown Houston's skyline as you climb out. You'll also see the Ship Channel and Galveston Bay to the southeast as the aircraft turns toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Downtown Houston skyline, Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, Lake Houston to the northeast.

When landing at Peretola (FLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Florence's Peretola airport sits just northwest of the city and typically lands on runway 05 heading northeast, meaning a right-side seat faces southeast toward Florence itself and the Arno valley. You get a direct view of the city center, the Duomo, and the surrounding Tuscan hills as you descend. Notable sights include: Florence city center and the Duomo, Arno River valley, Chianti hills to the south, Apennine foothills to the north.

The flight from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH) to Peretola (FLR) takes Approximately 11 to 12 hours with typical routing via the North Atlantic.

The route tracks northeast from Houston across the Gulf of Mexico, then over the southeastern US coastline near the Carolinas, then out over the North Atlantic following the NATL tracks. Mid-ocean there is little to see. As you approach Europe the southern tip of Ireland or Cornwall may be visible, then the flight crosses France — the Loire Valley and central French plateau are visible in good weather — before descending over the Alps' southern foothills into the Po Valley and then into Tuscany.