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MSO → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Missoula International Airport (Missoula) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular journey over the heart of the Rocky Mountains, featuring the Wind River Range and the dramatic descent past the Colorado Front Range.
Bitterroot Mountains
Dramatic jagged peaks visible immediately after departing Missoula to the southwest.
Yellowstone Region
Distal views of the vast volcanic plateau and deep canyons of America's first national park.
Grand Teton National Park
On clear days, the iconic granite spires of the Tetons are visible on the horizon.
Wind River Range
Home to Wyoming's highest peaks and massive glaciers, offering stunning alpine scenery.
Rocky Mountain National Park
A close-up view of Longs Peak and the Continental Divide during the descent into Denver.
The right side is the scenic winner for this route. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting on the peaks of the Wind River and Front Ranges. Keep your camera ready during the final 30 minutes of the flight for the best mountain views.
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Vast stretches of dense evergreen forests and rolling mountain terrain in southern Montana.
Absaroka Range
A rugged mountain range stretching across the Montana-Wyoming border with volcanic origins.
Bighorn Mountains
A massive, isolated mountain uplift rising dramatically out of the surrounding Wyoming plains.
Casper, Wyoming
A clear view of the city and its industrial centers as the flight crosses central Wyoming.
Great Plains Edge
Watch the dramatic transition where the Rocky Mountains meet the vast, golden high plains.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid direct sun glare. It provides the best view of the geological transition from the mountains to the high desert plains. Look for the Bighorn Mountains as a distinct landmark mid-flight.
Distance: 1,091 km (678 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: MSO (46.91630173, -114.0910034)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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