The right side edges out the left thanks to a glimpse of the Thames Valley on departure and a clear view of the Houston skyline and Galveston Bay on arrival, while the long mid-Atlantic and central U.S. cruise segment offers little scenery on either side.
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Flight Path
London to Houston is 4,839 miles (7,787 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean, southern tip of Newfoundland, and the Appalachian foothills before descending over the flat coastal plains of the southern United States
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
RIGHTOn westerly departure from Heathrow, the right side gives a brief view north over the Thames Valley, Windsor Great Park, and the Chiltern Hills before the aircraft climbs into cloud and turns out over the Irish Sea. The left side mostly shows the flat, less distinctive suburbs south of London.
Landing at HOU
RIGHTArrivals into Hobby on runway 13 typically approach from the northwest, giving right-side passengers a good look at the downtown Houston skyline and the Galveston Bay shoreline as the plane descends over the city's industrial belt. The left side mostly faces flat suburban sprawl with no major landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to William P Hobby (HOU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Houston. The right side edges out the left thanks to a glimpse of the Thames Valley on departure and a clear view of the Houston skyline and Galveston Bay on arrival, while the long mid-Atlantic and central U.S. cruise segment offers little scenery on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On westerly departure from Heathrow, the right side gives a brief view north over the Thames Valley, Windsor Great Park, and the Chiltern Hills before the aircraft climbs into cloud and turns out over the Irish Sea. The left side mostly shows the flat, less distinctive suburbs south of London. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle area, Thames Valley, Chiltern Hills, outer London suburbs.
What can I see when landing at William P Hobby in Houston?
When landing at William P Hobby (HOU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Hobby on runway 13 typically approach from the northwest, giving right-side passengers a good look at the downtown Houston skyline and the Galveston Bay shoreline as the plane descends over the city's industrial belt. The left side mostly faces flat suburban sprawl with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Downtown Houston skyline, Galveston Bay, Houston Ship Channel, Buffalo Bayou.
How long is the flight from London to Houston?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to William P Hobby (HOU) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,839 miles (7,787 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Houston flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, southern tip of Newfoundland, and the Appalachian foothills before descending over the flat coastal plains of the southern United States