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MRY → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Monterey Peninsula Airport (Monterey) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landscapes of the American West, including the high peaks of Yosemite, the unique terrain of Mono Lake, and the stunning red rock formations of southern Utah.
Yosemite National Park
Unmatched views of the High Sierra, including glimpses of Half Dome and the vertical granite faces.
Mono Lake
The ancient saline soda lake featuring striking tufa towers and volcanic craters.
Moab & Red Rocks
Breathtaking views of the Green River winding through the orange and red canyons of Southern Utah.
Continental Divide
Flying directly over the spine of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000-foot peaks.
Denver Skyline
A clear view of the Mile High City and the transition from mountains to the Great Plains during descent.
The right side is best for photography about 25 minutes after takeoff as you cross the Sierra crest. For evening flights, this side catches the 'golden hour' light on the Utah desert and the Colorado Front Range, making for spectacular sunset views.
Monterey Bay
Panoramic views of the California coastline and the Pacific Ocean immediately after departure.
Lake Tahoe
Aerial view of the stunning alpine lake and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains to the north.
Central Valley
The intricate geometric patterns of California's primary agricultural heartland.
Great Salt Lake
Expansive views of the salt flats and the distinct turquoise and purple hues of the lake's northern arm.
Steamboat Springs
Glances of the northern Colorado ski regions and the rugged Medicine Bow Mountains.
Sit on the left if you want to capture the deep blues of Lake Tahoe and avoid direct southern sun glare during midday flights. It is especially scenic during the winter months when the Sierra and Northern Rockies are heavily snow-capped.
Distance: 1,541 km (958 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: MRY (36.58700180053711, -121.84300231933594)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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