While both sides are unremarkable during the flat cruise over the southern plains, the right side wins out thanks to the dramatic, sustained view of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range during the Denver approach, a feature the left side never matches.
Flight Path
Mississippi River crossing near the Arkansas-Mississippi border, the low Ozark foothills of Arkansas, and the vast, flat farmland of Oklahoma and Kansas leading up to the High Plains of eastern Colorado
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Takeoff from MCO
LEFTDeparting MCO and turning northwest toward Denver, the left side offers a brief glimpse of Orlando's lake-dotted skyline and the Walt Disney World resort area before the flat Florida terrain gives way to featureless farmland. The right side shows only flat scrub and suburban sprawl with no distinguishing landmarks.
Landing at DEN
RIGHTOn approach into Denver, the airport's typical south-flow operations bring the aircraft in from the north with a turn toward the 17-series runways, putting the Front Range of the Rockies squarely on the right side. Passengers get a sustained view of the mountains rising abruptly from the plains as the city of Denver spreads out below.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orlando International (MCO) to Denver International (DEN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Denver. While both sides are unremarkable during the flat cruise over the southern plains, the right side wins out thanks to the dramatic, sustained view of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range during the Denver approach, a feature the left side never matches.
What can I see during takeoff from Orlando International in Orlando?
During takeoff from Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing MCO and turning northwest toward Denver, the left side offers a brief glimpse of Orlando's lake-dotted skyline and the Walt Disney World resort area before the flat Florida terrain gives way to featureless farmland. The right side shows only flat scrub and suburban sprawl with no distinguishing landmarks. Notable sights include: Orlando downtown skyline, Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon (Walt Disney World), Lake Apopka.
What can I see when landing at Denver International in Denver?
When landing at Denver International (DEN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Denver, the airport's typical south-flow operations bring the aircraft in from the north with a turn toward the 17-series runways, putting the Front Range of the Rockies squarely on the right side. Passengers get a sustained view of the mountains rising abruptly from the plains as the city of Denver spreads out below. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Longs Peak, Mount Evans, Denver skyline.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Denver?
The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to Denver International (DEN) takes 3h 45m.
What does the Orlando to Denver flight path pass over?
Mississippi River crossing near the Arkansas-Mississippi border, the low Ozark foothills of Arkansas, and the vast, flat farmland of Oklahoma and Kansas leading up to the High Plains of eastern Colorado