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AUS → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for this route as it faces the dramatic rising of the Rocky Mountains. As you cross from New Mexico into Colorado, the transition from high plains to the towering Front Range is spectacular, featuring iconic peaks like Pikes Peak and the Spanish Peaks.
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Texas Hill Country
The rugged limestone terrain and winding riverbeds immediately west of Austin.
West Texas Wind Farms
Vast arrays of white wind turbines stretching across the flat horizons of the Panhandle.
Pikes Peak
The most famous '14er' in the Front Range, clearly visible south of Denver.
Spanish Peaks
Two prominent, isolated mountains in Southern Colorado that serve as a landmark for the Rockies.
Castle Rock
The distinctive castle-shaped mesa that marks the approach into the Denver metro area.
Book a window seat on the left (A seats) for unobstructed mountain views. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting on the peaks as the sun hits them from the west. Keep your camera ready about 30 minutes before landing when the Colorado Springs area comes into view.
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Austin Skyline
A great view of the Frost Bank Tower and Lady Bird Lake depending on the takeoff direction.
High Plains Grids
Mesmerizing geometric patterns of circular crop irrigation fields in North Texas and Oklahoma.
Pueblo Reservoir
A large blue reservoir that stands out against the arid plains of Southern Colorado.
Denver Tech Center
The secondary business district south of downtown Denver seen during the final descent.
DEN Terminal
The iconic white fabric roof of the Jeppesen Terminal as you touch down.
The right side (F seats) is better for morning flights to avoid the direct sun. While you miss the main mountain range, you get a much better perspective of the vastness of the Great Plains and the sprawling layout of Denver’s suburbs during the landing sequence.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 1,249 km (776 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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