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DEN → RSW
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the diverse transition from the Great Plains into the rolling hills of the Southeast and the dense urban sprawl of the Atlanta metro area before descending into the Florida peninsula.
Denver Skyline
During the initial climb, enjoy views of the downtown Denver skyline with the Front Range of the Rockies as a backdrop.
Great Plains Patchwork
Vibrant geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields across Kansas and Oklahoma create a unique agricultural quilt.
Mississippi River
A major crossing point where the massive waterway snakes through the dense forests of the mid-south region.
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Passing over or near Georgia, look for the dense 'City in a Forest' canopy and the high-rise clusters of Buckhead and Midtown.
Central Florida Lakes
As the descent begins, the landscape fills with thousands of small, sapphire-colored lakes scattered across the Florida interior.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Watch for the Mississippi River roughly 100 minutes after departure. On descent into RSW, look for the inland agricultural groves of Florida's heartland.
Arkansas River Valley
Rugged terrain and winding river paths through the southern plains and the edges of the Ozark plateau.
Mississippi Delta
The intricate, emerald-green swamplands and wetlands that define the geography of the lower Mississippi valley.
Mobile Bay
A clear view of the massive bay and the shipping lanes where the Alabama rivers meet the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf of Mexico Coastline
Depending on the flight path, stunning views of the white sand beaches of the Florida Panhandle and the Emerald Coast.
Fort Myers Beach
During the final approach into RSW, catch a glimpse of the Gulf of Mexico coastline and the barrier islands near Sanibel.
The right side is the best choice for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Keep your camera ready during the final 30 minutes for coastal views if the pilot tracks along the western edge of the peninsula.
Distance: 2,584 km (1,606 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Route Type: Domestic
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