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CODDEN

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9.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular, continuous view of the Rocky Mountains' spine, including the high-alpine Wind River Range and the iconic peaks of northern Colorado.

Right Side Highlights
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Wind River Range

A massive, glaciated mountain range featuring Gannett Peak, the highest point in Wyoming, offering jagged granite skylines.

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Seminoe and Pathfinder Reservoirs

Large, deep-blue bodies of water that provide a stark, beautiful contrast against the high-desert landscape of southern Wyoming.

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Snowy Range

Part of the Medicine Bow Mountains, these peaks often hold snow late into the summer and feature distinct quartzite ridges.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

As you descend toward Denver, look for the massive profile of Longs Peak and the dense forests of the Front Range.

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Boulder and the Flatirons

Just before the final approach into DEN, the unique slanted rock formations of the Flatirons are visible against the foothills.

The right side is significantly more scenic on this route. For the best photography, choose a late morning or early afternoon flight to have the sun overhead or behind you, which brings out the details in the mountain ridges. During winter, the snow-capped Wind River Range is a world-class sight.

Left Side Highlights
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Bighorn Basin

The arid, textured badlands and colorful soil formations south of Cody characterize the initial ascent.

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Bighorn Mountains

Visible in the distance to the east, these mountains rise sharply from the plains with deep canyons and high plateaus.

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Casper and the North Platte

The city of Casper and the winding North Platte River provide a landmark roughly halfway through the flight.

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High Plains Transition

The landscape shifts from rugged Wyoming basins to the vast, circular-irrigated farmland of the Colorado border.

Sit on the left if you prefer seeing the expansive 'Big Sky' vistas of the Wyoming prairie. Morning flights are best for this side to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun while illuminating the distant Bighorn range.

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Route Information

Distance: 630 km (391 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min

Departure: COD (44.520198822, -109.024002075)

Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)

Route Type: Domestic

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