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DEN → MSY
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the unique geography of the Gulf Coast, including the massive expanse of Lake Pontchartrain and the world-famous Causeway bridge during the final approach.
Great Plains Patterns
Intricate geometric crop circles and agricultural grids across Kansas and Oklahoma.
Mississippi River
A crossing of the United States' most iconic waterway as it flows toward the Gulf.
Atchafalaya Basin
The dense, green canopy of America's largest river swamp stretching to the horizon.
Lake Pontchartrain
A massive 630-square-mile estuary that defines the northern border of New Orleans.
The Causeway
The world's longest continuous bridge over water, appearing like a thin thread across the lake.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic descent. Morning flights provide excellent lighting on the landscape without glare. Watch for the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway about 15-20 minutes before landing; it is a spectacular engineering marvel from above.
Denver Skyline
Views of the city and Mile High Stadium during the initial ascent from DEN.
Red River Valley
The distinctive reddish-brown waters marking the border between Oklahoma and Texas.
Louisiana Bayous
Vast networks of wetlands and winding waterways south of the Mississippi.
Mississippi River Meanders
The extreme 'S' curves and oxbow lakes of the lower Mississippi River valley.
New Orleans Suburbs
The dense historical grid and unique architecture of the Crescent City neighborhoods.
The right side is ideal for spotting the winding river path and the city's unique 'Crescent' shape. For evening flights, this side offers beautiful sunset views over the Louisiana wetlands, though sun glare can be intense during the mid-afternoon.
Distance: 1,708 km (1,061 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Route Type: Domestic
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