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ALS → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field (Alamosa) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular, close-up views of the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the iconic Great Sand Dunes National Park immediately after takeoff.
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Great Sand Dunes
The tallest sand dunes in North America nestled against the base of the mountains.
Sangre de Cristo Range
A dramatic, narrow range of mountains featuring several 14,000-foot peaks.
Pikes Peak
The most famous peak in the Front Range, visible as you track north toward Denver.
Mount Blue Sky
High-altitude vistas of the wilderness areas west of the Denver metropolitan area.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The world-famous natural red sandstone venue visible in the foothills during descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun at your back, providing perfect illumination of the mountain faces. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from Alamosa; the transition from the flat valley floor to the towering dunes and peaks happens very quickly.
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Spanish Peaks
Distinctive twin volcanic mountains visible to the southeast early in the flight.
Colorado Springs
Aerial view of the city at the base of the mountains including the Air Force Academy.
The High Plains
The vast, golden expanse where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great American Desert.
Denver Skyline
A clear view of the downtown skyscrapers as the plane aligns for its final approach.
DIA Terminal
The iconic white fabric roof of the Jeppesen Terminal designed to mimic the snowy peaks.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the setting sun over the mountains. It provides a better perspective of the vastness of the Eastern Plains and a superior view of the Denver International Airport's unique architecture during the final taxi.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 289 km (180 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: ALS (37.434898, -105.866997)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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