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FLL → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Florida coast, the transition over the Gulf of Mexico's northern curve, and the most dramatic views of the Southern Rockies and Pikes Peak during the final approach into Denver.
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The Everglades
Immediately after takeoff from FLL, view the vast, swampy expanse of the River of Grass and its unique drainage patterns.
Emerald Coast
Aerial views of the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Florida Panhandle and Alabama coastline.
Mississippi River Delta
Witness the massive, winding silver ribbon of the Mississippi River as it carves through the southern floodplains.
Ozark Plateau
The rolling, forested hills of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas provide a lush green contrast to the plains.
Pikes Peak
As the flight nears Denver, this iconic 14,115-foot summit is often visible to the southwest, marking the start of the Rockies.
Sit on the left for a morning flight to have the sun behind you, providing better lighting for photos of the Gulf Coast and the Rockies. During the descent into Denver (DEN), the left side usually faces south toward the highest peaks of the Front Range. Keep your window shade open as you cross the Kansas-Colorado border to see the dramatic line where the flat plains suddenly meet the mountains.
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Lake Okeechobee
Florida's largest freshwater lake is often visible shortly after departure, looking north across the peninsula.
Memphis Metro
Depending on the specific flight corridor, you may see the sprawling urban area of Memphis and its iconic bridges.
Great Plains Geometry
The mesmerizing 'quilt' of circular irrigation patterns and perfectly square farmland across Kansas and eastern Colorado.
High Plains Transition
Watch the landscape shift from humid green forests to the arid, high-altitude brown and gold of the western steppe.
Downtown Denver
On certain landing patterns (Runway 16R or 17L), the right side gets a clear view of the Mile High City skyline against the mountains.
The right side is excellent for observing the fascinating 'center-pivot irrigation' circles that define the American heartland. If your flight is late in the afternoon, be aware that the right side will face the setting sun for much of the journey, which can lead to significant glare. Look for the massive wind farms in western Kansas and eastern Colorado, which look like tiny white toothpicks from 35,000 feet.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 2,739 km (1,702 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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