Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Houston to Rio Negro. The landing approach into Medellín's dramatic Aburrá Valley offers more visually striking scenery than the Houston departure. The Andean topography and river gorge provide superior views compared to the relatively flat Texas coast.

During takeoff from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Galveston Bay and the Texas Gulf Coast as the aircraft climbs southeastward. You'll see the bay's shallow waters, barrier islands, and coastal development receding below. Notable sights include: Galveston Bay, Trinity Bay, Bolivar Peninsula, Houston Ship Channel.

When landing at Jose Maria Cordova (MDE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Medellín. You'll see the Aburrá Valley's dramatic topography, the Cauca River gorge, and the city nestled between steep Andean ridges as you approach from the north. Notable sights include: Aburrá Valley, Cauca River, Cordillera Occidental (Western Range), Medellín city center.

The flight from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH) to Jose Maria Cordova (MDE) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Yucatan Peninsula (visible as flat, low-lying terrain with cenotes and limestone features), then traverses the Caribbean Sea and the Cayman Islands region before reaching Central America. As you approach Colombia, the Sierra Madre de Chiapas and Central American highlands become visible, followed by the descent into the Cordillera Occidental and the Aburrá Valley approach.