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CDR → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Chadron Municipal Airport (Chadron) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic and consistent view of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, which runs parallel to the flight path for nearly the entire journey south.
Front Range Panorama
A continuous, breathtaking wall of the Southern Rocky Mountains that serves as the western horizon throughout the flight.
Longs Peak
The iconic 14,259-foot 'fourteener' that anchors Rocky Mountain National Park, easily identifiable by its flat top.
Horsetooth Reservoir
A narrow, distinctive blue body of water tucked into the foothills just west of Fort Collins.
Northern Colorado Cities
Bird's-eye views of the rapidly growing urban corridor including Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley.
Denver Skyline
The high-rise buildings of downtown Denver and the golden dome of the State Capitol during the final approach.
Sit on the right for the most scenic experience. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern face of the Rockies, though sunset flights offer spectacular silhouettes. During winter and spring, the snow-covered peaks are particularly brilliant. Expect the best views about 20-30 minutes into the flight.
Pine Ridge Escarpment
A unique forested ridge in western Nebraska that provides a sudden contrast to the surrounding plains shortly after takeoff.
Nebraska Sandhills
The western edge of the largest sand dune formation in the Western Hemisphere, appearing as rolling waves of grass.
High Plains Agriculture
Intricate geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles that dominate the landscape of northern Colorado.
Jeppesen Terminal
The distinctive white fabric roof of Denver International Airport, designed to mimic the snowy peaks of the Rockies.
The left side is best for morning flights to see the sunrise over the vast Great Plains. It offers a clear view of the complex irrigation patterns in the rural border regions between Nebraska and Colorado. Keep an eye out for the small towns that follow the historic railroad lines.
Distance: 356 km (221 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: CDR (42.837600708, -103.095001221)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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