Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Houston to Keflavik. While the left side wins at takeoff, the right side delivers the more dramatic and unique experience on arrival over Iceland's volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula. Over the Atlantic the views are largely ocean regardless of side, so the landing scenery tips the balance to the right.

During takeoff from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH), sit on the Left side for the best views. IAH typically departs north or northeast on runways 15L/R or 27, and a left-side seat gives you a view over downtown Houston's skyline as the aircraft banks northeast. You can clearly see the urban grid, the Ship Channel, and the sprawling refinery complex along the Houston Ship Channel to the southeast. Notable sights include: Downtown Houston skyline, Houston Ship Channel and refineries, Lake Houston to the northeast, Galveston Bay in the far distance.

When landing at Keflavik Nas (KEF), sit on the Right side for the best views. KEF sits on the Reykjanes Peninsula, and aircraft typically approach from the east or southeast on runway 28 or 19. A right-side seat gives you a view of the dramatic Reykjanes lava fields, the geothermal Blue Lagoon, and the rugged Atlantic coastline as you descend. The volcanic landscape with steam vents is unmistakable on approach. Notable sights include: Reykjanes lava fields, Blue Lagoon geothermal pool, Reykjanes Peninsula coastline, Fagradalsfjall volcanic area.

The flight from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH) to Keflavik Nas (KEF) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.

The flight tracks northeast over the Gulf of Mexico briefly, then across the southeastern US states, before crossing the Canadian Maritime provinces including Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. It then crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Greenland's ice sheet which may be faintly visible on the left side at high latitudes. The final approach crosses the open North Atlantic before the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula comes into view.