Which side to sit on from Houston to Istanbul?
Sit on the left side flying Houston (IAH) to Istanbul (IST). It has the better view on 2 of 2 daily flights, with Milwaukee, Faroe Islands and Parângu Mare.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | Left | 2 of 2 flights | Milwaukee, Kanuni Sultan Suleiman bridge, Rügen |
What you'll see
- Houston on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- Gateway Arch on the right, 71 min after takeoff
- Chicago on the right, 97 min after takeoff
- Milwaukee on the left, 102 min after takeoff
- Faroe Islands on the left, 441 min after takeoff
- Shetland Islands on the left, 463 min after takeoff
- Cape Arkona on the left, 529 min after takeoff
- Rügen on the left, 530 min after takeoff
- Parângu Mare on the left, 603 min after takeoff
- Çanta Wind on the right, 643 min after takeoff
- Istanbul on the right, 652 min after takeoff
- Bosphorus on the right, 654 min after takeoff
Based on 2 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Houston to Istanbul?
The left. This flight heads north, so the western sky is on the left. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The left side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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