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CLE → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior experience, featuring immediate views of Lake Erie upon departure, potential glimpses of the Chicago skyline, and the most dramatic transition as the Great Plains meet the majestic snow-capped peaks of the northern Front Range during the descent into Denver.
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Lake Erie Shoreline
Dramatic views of the Cleveland lakefront and the turning coastal landscape immediately following takeoff.
Chicago Skyline
On many common flight paths, the skyscrapers of the Windy City and the vast blue of Lake Michigan are visible to the north.
The Platte River
Follow the historic path of the Oregon Trail as the river meanders through the Nebraska Sandhills.
Pawnee National Grassland
Witness the rugged, desolate beauty of the shortgrass prairie in Northeast Colorado just before arrival.
The Front Range
An unbeatable view of Longs Peak and the Rocky Mountain National Park area as the plane aligns for its DEN approach.
High Altitude Traffic
This corridor is a major east-west artery; you will likely see other aircraft contrails against the crisp northern sky.
Choosing the right side (North) provides much better lighting for photography, as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. For the best experience, look for the transition from flat farmland to the sudden rise of the Rockies roughly 30 minutes before landing. In winter, the snow-covered peaks provide a stunning high-contrast view against the brown winter plains.
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Midwestern Patchwork
Infinite geometric patterns of Indiana and Illinois farmland creating a vibrant green and gold mosaic.
Indianapolis Views
The urban center of the Hoosier State is often visible as the flight path cuts across Central Indiana.
Mississippi River
A massive geographical milestone as you cross the wide, winding waters separating the Midwest from the West.
Center-Pivot Irrigation
The transition to the High Plains is marked by thousands of distinctive green circles across the Kansas landscape.
Pikes Peak
As the plane begins its descent, look southwest to spot one of Colorado's most famous 14ers in the distance.
The left side (South) will face the sun for the duration of this westbound flight, which can cause significant glare and heat. Keep your window shade partially closed during the mid-flight over the plains to avoid discomfort, but open it 20 minutes before landing to catch the southern Rockies.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,928 km (1,198 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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