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BNA → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views on this route, including the St. Louis skyline if the flight path tracks north, and the dramatic Denver skyline with the Rocky Mountains in the background during arrival.
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Gateway Arch
The iconic St. Louis monument is often visible if the flight path follows the more northerly I-70 corridor.
Missouri River
Wide, silty river loops that define the geography of the Midwest as you transition toward the plains.
Denver Skyline
A spectacular view of the downtown skyscrapers framed against the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains during approach.
Longs Peak
The dominant 14,000-foot peak of the northern Front Range, providing a dramatic backdrop as you enter Colorado.
Jeppesen Terminal
The white peaked fabric roof of Denver International Airport, designed to mimic the snowy Rockies.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it faces north, avoiding direct sun glare. It provides the best opportunity to see the Denver city center during the standard arrival patterns, which often approach from the east or north.
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Ozark Mountains
Beautiful rolling hills and deep green forests visible across Southern Missouri shortly after takeoff.
Arkansas River
A massive, winding river system that cuts through the plains of Kansas and Oklahoma to the south.
Agricultural Mandalas
Vibrant green and gold center-pivot irrigation circles create a geometric patchwork across the Kansas plains.
Pikes Peak
The most famous mountain in the Front Range is often visible to the southwest during the final descent into Denver.
Choose the left side for better lighting if you are flying in the morning to keep the sun behind you. This side also offers a great look at the southern portion of the Front Range and the high plains of Eastern Colorado during the descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,628 km (1,012 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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