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CID → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from The Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a premier view of the Platte River valley and a spectacular panoramic approach toward the Rocky Mountains and Longs Peak.
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Platte River
The braided river system of the Platte creates a silver ribbon across the Nebraska landscape.
Sandhills Fringe
The unique, undulating topography of the Nebraska Sandhills visible to the northwest.
The Front Range
A massive wall of the Rocky Mountains rising suddenly from the flat plains during descent.
Longs Peak
The distinct, flat-topped 14,259-foot summit is a focal point of the northern horizon.
Omaha & Council Bluffs
Distant views of the Missouri River crossing and the Omaha metropolitan area early in the flight.
Sit on the right for the iconic Rocky Mountain panorama. In late afternoon or evening, you will witness dramatic sunsets behind the peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best mountain shots.
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Iowa Mosaic
The intricate grid system of the Midwest's agricultural heartland stretching to the horizon.
Des Moines
Distant views of the Iowa State Capitol and the downtown skyline shortly after departure.
Center-Pivot Irrigation
Fascinating geometric circular crop patterns that become more frequent near the Colorado border.
Denver South Entry
Views of the suburban sprawl and the Denver Tech Center during the southern arrival patterns.
Choose this side for softer morning light and views of the geometric crop circles in western Nebraska. On a clear night, the city lights of the Denver Metro area are more prominent from this side during the standard arrival.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,112 km (691 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: CID (41.88470077514648, -91.71080017089844)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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