Which side to sit on from Houston to Orange County?
Sit on the left side flying Houston (IAH) to Orange County (SNA). It has the better view on 2 of 3 daily flights, with Houston, San Jacinto Peak and Salton Sea.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 1 of 1 flights | San Gorgonio Mountain, Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake |
| Afternoon | Left | 1 of 1 flights | Houston, San Jacinto Peak, San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm |
| Evening | Left | 1 of 1 flights | Houston, El Paso, Austin |
What you'll see
- Houston on the left, 2 min after takeoff
- Austin on the left, 21 min after takeoff
- Carlsbad Caverns NP on the right, 71 min after takeoff
- Phoenix on the right, 127 min after takeoff
- Salton Sea on the left, 155 min after takeoff
- San Gorgonio Wind on the left, 162 min after takeoff
- San Gorgonio Mountain on the right, 163 min after takeoff
- San Jacinto Peak on the left, 163 min after takeoff
- Big Bear Lake on the right, 164 min after takeoff
- Lake Arrowhead on the right, 167 min after takeoff
- Mt. San Antonio on the right, 175 min after takeoff
- LA on the right, 176 min after takeoff
Based on 3 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 Orange County?
Either side. This flight heads west, so the sunset is ahead of you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.
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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Questions
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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