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MCO → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Southern Rockies and Pikes Peak during the descent into Denver, along with glimpses of the Gulf Coast during the initial climb.
Emerald Coast
Clear views of the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Florida Panhandle shortly after departure.
Mississippi River
A grand crossing of North America's largest river system near the Arkansas-Mississippi border.
Ozark National Forest
Dense, rolling forested hills across northern Arkansas providing a lush green contrast to the upcoming plains.
Oklahoma Wind Farms
Massive clusters of white wind turbines visible across the flat, open plains of the Southern Midwest.
Pikes Peak
The most famous 'fourteener' in Colorado visible to the south during the final stages of the descent into Denver.
Choose the left side for the best mountain photography as you enter Colorado. Afternoon flights are ideal because the sun will be behind you or overhead, illuminating the Rockies without the glare often found on the right side.
Lake Apopka
One of Florida's largest freshwater lakes visible immediately after taking off from MCO.
Memphis Skyline
Distant views of the Mississippi River bridges and the iconic Memphis Pyramid during the mid-flight cruise.
Kansas Prairie Quilt
Extensive center-pivot irrigation circles creating a massive geometric patchwork across the Kansas landscape.
Downtown Denver
Clear views of the Denver skyline and the 'Cash Register' building when approaching from the east or north.
DEN Terminal
A bird's eye view of the iconic white Teflon-coated fabric roof of the Jeppesen Terminal just before touchdown.
The right side is perfect for capturing the geometric agricultural patterns of the Great Plains. During a northern landing approach, this side provides a better perspective of the Denver metropolitan area and the airport's unique architecture.
Distance: 2,486 km (1,545 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 19 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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