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CAK → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Akron Canton Regional Airport (Akron) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred as it avoids direct southern sun glare and offers superior views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, including Longs Peak, during the descent into Denver.
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Chicago Skyline
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of Chicago and the blue horizon of Lake Michigan are visible to the north.
The Missouri River
The winding banks and floodplains of the Missouri River near the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro areas.
Nebraska Sandhills
The unique, undulating topography of grass-stabilized sand dunes stretching across the northern Nebraska horizon.
Front Range Mountains
Dramatic, unobstructed views of the Rocky Mountains rising abruptly from the plains, featuring the prominent Longs Peak.
The right side offers the best lighting for photography as the sun is behind you when flying west. During the winter, look for the snow-capped peaks of the Front Range which provide a stark contrast to the brown plains. For the best arrival experience, the right side often provides a full panoramic view of the mountains if the plane approaches Denver from the northeast.
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Aerial views of the Ohio state capital and its surrounding suburbs shortly after takeoff from Akron.
The Mississippi River
Crossing the massive geographic divide between the Eastern US and the Great Plains near the Illinois-Iowa border.
Geometric Heartland
Vast stretches of center-pivot irrigation circles creating green and gold circular patterns across Kansas and Nebraska.
Pikes Peak
A distant but distinct view of one of Colorado's most famous 'Fourteeners' located to the southwest during the final descent.
On this westbound flight, the left side faces south, meaning you may experience significant sun glare for most of the day. If flying during the afternoon, keep your window shade partially closed until the final approach. This side is excellent for seeing the southern suburbs of Denver (DTC) if landing on a northern runway.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,965 km (1,221 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: CAK (40.91609954833984, -81.44219970703125)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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