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CLT → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the clear winner for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the Rocky Mountains' Front Range during the descent into Denver, along with better views of the Ohio River valley and major Midwestern cities.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Stunning vistas of the northern North Carolina and Tennessee ridges early in the flight.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
On a clear day, look for the iconic silver curve and the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
Kansas City Skyline
Panoramic views of the 'City of Fountains' as you cross the Missouri state line into Kansas.
The Rocky Mountain Front Range
The flight's crown jewel, featuring snow-capped peaks like Longs Peak and Mount Meeker during the descent.
This is the 'mountain view' side. Sit here to see the dramatic rise of the Rockies out of the flat Great Plains. For the best lighting on the mountains, aim for a late morning or midday flight; afternoon flights may face some glare but offer dramatic shadows over the peaks.
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Great Smoky Mountains
Aerial views of the rolling, often mist-covered peaks of the southern Appalachian range shortly after takeoff.
The Mississippi River
A wide-angle perspective of the massive river as it winds through the heart of the United States.
High Plains Geometry
Striking views of center-pivot irrigation circles that create a green and tan patchwork across the Kansas landscape.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side is also excellent for viewing the Tennessee River valley. During landing, you may see the Denver skyline if the aircraft arrives from the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,148 km (1,335 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 52 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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