Loading map...

BIL destination photo
DEN destination photo

BILDEN

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular, close-up views of the rugged Bighorn Mountains and the iconic snow-capped peaks of the Colorado Front Range.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
⛰️

Pryor Mountains

A rugged limestone range visible shortly after takeoff, known for its wild horse population.

🏔️

Bighorn National Forest

Magnificent views of the high peaks, including Cloud Peak, which towers over the surrounding terrain.

⛷️

Casper Mountain

A prominent ridge overlooking the city of Casper, often snow-covered during the winter and spring.

🌲

Medicine Bow Range

Stunning vistas of the Snowy Range within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests near the WY-CO border.

🏔️

Rocky Mountain National Park

An incredible view of Longs Peak and the high alpine tundra of one of America's most famous parks.

The right side is the 'mountain side' for this route. For the best photography, a morning flight provides the best illumination of the eastern faces of the Bighorn and Rocky Mountains. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the dramatic summits of Rocky Mountain National Park as you begin your descent into the Denver basin.

Left Side Highlights
6.7
🌊

Yellowstone River Valley

Aerial views of the winding river and fertile valley immediately after departure from Billings.

🏜️

Bighorn Canyon

Distanced views of the deep, colorful canyon walls and the shimmering waters of Bighorn Lake.

🏢

Casper Cityscape

A clear view of Wyoming's second-largest city and its position along the North Platte River.

📉

Laramie Mountains

The easternmost extension of the Rockies, where the high plains meet the mountain foothills.

🏙️

Denver Skyline

On the final approach, look forward and left to see the skyscrapers of downtown Denver and Empower Field.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare and enjoy the soft light hitting the mountains to the west. This side is also better for spotting the Denver skyline if the aircraft approaches DEN from the north. Watch for the dramatic transition from the flat high plains to the rising foothills of the Laramie Range.

Top Activities in Denver
Route Information

Distance: 732 km (455 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min

Departure: BIL (45.80770111083984, -108.54299926757812)

Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)

Route Type: Domestic

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.