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MSY → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more visually rewarding experience, transitioning from the unique hydrology of the Mississippi Delta to the majestic rising peaks of the Colorado Rockies during descent.
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Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
Immediately after takeoff from MSY, view the world's longest continuous bridge over water stretching across the basin.
Louisiana Wetlands
Intricate patterns of bayous, cypress swamps, and winding waterways characteristic of the Gulf Coast ecosystem.
Panhandle Crop Circles
Geometric center-pivot irrigation patterns creating a green and gold mosaic across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.
The Front Range
Spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the southern Rocky Mountain range as the aircraft enters Colorado airspace.
Sit on the left for the best mountain views during arrival. For afternoon flights, this side catches the sunset over the Rockies, though you may need to manage window glare. In winter, the snow-capped peaks are particularly striking against the blue horizon.
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Mississippi River Bends
Aerial perspective of the massive river's oxbow lakes and the industrial corridor trailing north from New Orleans.
The Great Plains
A vast, patchwork quilt of agricultural fields and rural towns stretching across Kansas and eastern Colorado.
Denver Skyline
On specific landing patterns from the north, enjoy a view of the downtown skyscrapers against the mountain backdrop.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
A 15,000-acre wildlife refuge visible just moments before touchdown at Denver International Airport.
The right side is the 'cool' side for afternoon flights, staying out of the direct sun. It offers the best views of the Mississippi River shortly after departure. Watch for the stark transition where the green plains meet the arid high desert of eastern Colorado.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 1,708 km (1,061 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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