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DEN → MFR
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Rogue Valley International Medford Airport (Medford)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer rugged mountain scenery, the right side provides a superior perspective of the Great Salt Lake and the iconic deep-blue caldera of Crater Lake during the descent into Medford.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Look for Longs Peak and the jagged crests of the continental divide shortly after leaving Denver.
Great Salt Lake
The turquoise and salt-crusted shores of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
Steens Mountain
A massive fault-block mountain in rural Oregon that rises abruptly from the Alvord Desert floor.
Crater Lake
The deepest lake in the US, famous for its intense blue color and Wizard Island, visible roughly 15-20 minutes before landing.
Mount McLoughlin
A steep-sided stratovolcano that marks the northern edge of the Rogue Valley during the final descent.
The right side is essential for seeing Crater Lake, which is the highlight of the trip. Keep your camera ready about 60-80 miles east of Medford. Morning flights are ideal for this side to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun.
Book Hotels in MedfordFront Range & Pikes Peak
Panoramic views of the high Colorado Rockies immediately after takeoff, with Pikes Peak visible to the south.
Great Basin Desert
The vast, arid expanse of Nevada and Eastern Oregon showing unique basin-and-range topography.
Mount Shasta
A massive, snow-capped stratovolcano that dominates the horizon to the southwest during the final approach.
Upper Klamath Lake
The largest freshwater lake in Oregon, easily identifiable by its shallow depth and surrounding wetlands.
Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
Dense evergreen forests marking the biological crossroads where the Cascades meet the Siskiyou Mountains.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights, as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. This side is also best for catching the towering silhouette of Mt. Shasta just before the descent into the Rogue Valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,547 km (961 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: MFR (42.37419891357422, -122.8730010986328)
Route Type: Domestic
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