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CMH → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the descent into Denver, along with better sightings of major Midwestern cities and the iconic Nebraska Sandhills.
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Indianapolis Metro
Spot the 'Circle City' and its distinctive radial street grid approximately 30 minutes into the flight.
Mississippi River
Cross the mighty Mississippi near the border of Illinois and Iowa, often showing heavy barge traffic.
Nebraska Sandhills
View the unique grass-stabilized sand dunes of north-central Nebraska, one of the most untouched areas of the Great Plains.
Rocky Mountain Horizon
Enjoy a panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks including Longs Peak as the aircraft begins its descent.
DEN Airport Tents
Get a bird's-eye view of the iconic Jeppesen Terminal with its white fabric roof designed to mimic the mountains.
The right side is the 'cool side' for afternoon westbound flights, as it faces north away from the sun. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing; as the plane turns for its final approach into Denver, you will often get a spectacular perpendicular view of the entire Rocky Mountain range stretching from Wyoming to Southern Colorado.
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Scioto River Valley
Catch views of the winding Scioto River and the southern suburbs of Columbus immediately after departure.
Kansas City Skyline
On more southerly flight paths, look for the distinct skyline of Kansas City and the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers.
Transcontinental Railroad
Trace the historic routes of the Union Pacific railroad cutting through the vast Kansas plains.
Pikes Peak
As the plane enters Colorado, look southwest to spot the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak standing alone.
Denver Tech Center
During the final approach, the sprawling glass buildings of the DTC and southern Denver suburbs are visible.
Avoid midday flights on the left side to prevent intense glare from the southern sun. This side is ideal for morning flights when the sun is behind the aircraft, illuminating the landscape perfectly. Watch for the geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across Kansas, which create a giant green polka-dot effect from 30,000 feet.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,853 km (1,151 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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