About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denver International (DEN) to Mc Clellan Afld (MCC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Sacramento. The left side delivers the most dramatic single view of the flight — the Rocky Mountain Front Range on departure from Denver is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat. Mid-flight the left side also tracks closer to the Great Basin terrain and the Sierra Nevada approach from the south. The right side landing view at McClellan is good but relatively modest compared to the Rockies on departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Denver International in Denver?
During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. DEN's primary departures to the west use runways 25L/25R, heading roughly southwest. The left (south) side gives you a clear view of the Front Range of the Rockies as you climb out, including the Denver metro spread below and the mountains rising dramatically to the west. The right side faces north toward open plains. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Denver metro grid, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Red Rocks area foothills.
What can I see when landing at Mc Clellan Afld in Sacramento?
When landing at Mc Clellan Afld (MCC), sit on the Right side for the best views. McClellan Field approaches typically come from the east or northeast, meaning the aircraft tracks over the Central Valley before touching down. The right (north) side gives the best view of the Sacramento River confluence, the Sacramento city grid, and the Sierra Nevada foothills to the northeast. The left side faces south toward flat agricultural valley floor. Notable sights include: Sacramento city grid and downtown, American River, Sacramento River, Sierra Nevada foothills to the northeast.
How long is the flight from Denver to Sacramento?
The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Mc Clellan Afld (MCC) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Denver to Sacramento flight path pass over?
After crossing the Rockies, the route passes over the Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake area of Utah, then crosses the Nevada Basin and Range province — a series of parallel north-south mountain ranges and dry valleys including the Ruby Mountains. The Sierra Nevada is crossed near the Tahoe region before descending into the Sacramento Valley.