Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montrose to New Orleans. While the takeoff from Montrose offers dramatic mountain scenery, the landing approach into New Orleans provides more sustained visual interest and landmark density. The Mississippi River delta, Lake Pontchartrain, and the river's distinctive meanders create a more geographically complex and recognizable landscape during the critical final descent phase. The cruise segment over central Louisiana and Mississippi is relatively flat and featureless on both sides, so the landing advantage outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Montrose Regional sits at the edge of the Colorado Plateau with the San Juan Mountains immediately visible to the north and east during climb-out. Left-side passengers see dramatic alpine terrain rising steeply from the airport elevation (5,800 ft), creating immediate visual interest. Right side faces open plateau and distant mesas with less relief. Notable sights include: San Juan Mountains (north/northeast), Uncompahgre Plateau (south), Gunnison River valley (east), high desert scrubland.

When landing at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach to New Orleans from the northwest brings right-side passengers over the Mississippi River delta and Lake Pontchartrain during descent. The river's distinctive meanders, wetlands, and the lake's broad expanse create strong visual landmarks. Left side sees inland swamps and flat terrain with less definition. Notable sights include: Mississippi River meanders and delta (center/right), Lake Pontchartrain (right), New Orleans urban grid and Mississippi River bend (final approach), coastal wetlands and bayous.

The flight from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) takes 4h 15m.

Ozark Plateau (Missouri/Arkansas border region), Mississippi River valley near Memphis, Tennessee River valley, transition from high plains to Mississippi Delta lowlands, scattered lakes and reservoirs across Arkansas and Louisiana