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BHM → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior lighting and a clearer view of the northern Rocky Mountain Front Range, including Longs Peak, during the final descent into Denver without the sun glare experienced on the left.
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Black Warrior River
Follow the winding path of Alabama's major river system shortly after departure.
Memphis Metro
Views of the 'Bluff City' and the Hernando de Soto Bridge spanning the Mississippi River.
Great Plains Horizon
Vast, unobstructed views of the American heartland and agricultural patchwork.
Longs Peak
The iconic, flat-topped diamond face of the northern Rockies is a highlight of the right-side approach.
DEN Tent Roof
The world-famous white fabric peaks of the Jeppesen Terminal are clearly visible during landing.
This is the 'cool' side of the plane for afternoon travel, keeping you in the shade. It offers the most dramatic 'reveal' of the Rocky Mountains as they suddenly rise out of the flat Kansas and Colorado plains during the final 30 minutes of flight.
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Birmingham Skyline
Aerial view of the Magic City and the Vulcan statue on Red Mountain immediately after takeoff.
Mississippi River
A massive crossing of the continent's primary waterway near the Arkansas-Tennessee border.
Ozark Plateau
Rolling forested hills and deep river valleys across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
Irrigation Circles
Dramatic geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation systems across the Kansas plains.
Pikes Peak
The prominent southern 14er of the Front Range becomes visible during the descent into Denver.
Avoid this side on afternoon flights if you want to take photos, as the southern sun will cause significant glare. This side is best for seeing the sprawling suburban growth of South Denver and the distinctive peak that inspired 'America the Beautiful'.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,740 km (1,081 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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