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COS → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (Colorado Springs) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled front-row seat to the dramatic transition where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, featuring iconic peaks and landmarks shortly after takeoff.
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Pikes Peak
Visible immediately after takeoff from COS, the 14,115-foot peak dominates the western horizon.
Garden of the Gods
Look for the stunning red sandstone rock formations nestled at the base of the mountains.
US Air Force Academy
Identify the iconic Cadet Chapel with its seventeen spires located at the foot of the Rampart Range.
Castle Rock
Mid-flight, you can spot the distinctive rhyolite butte that gives the town its name.
Denver Skyline
On the descent into DEN, the high-rises of downtown Denver appear against the backdrop of the Front Range.
Mt. Blue Sky
Further north, this prominent 14,000-foot peak is often visible on clear days as you approach the Denver metro area.
Morning flights provide the best lighting on the mountains without glare. Sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. This flight is extremely short (usually 20-30 minutes in the air), so have your camera ready immediately upon takeoff.
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Colorado Springs Suburbs
Views of the sprawling residential areas of eastern Colorado Springs and the Powers Blvd corridor.
Black Forest
A dense Ponderosa pine forest at a higher elevation than the surrounding plains, visible shortly after departure.
Eastern Plains
The vast, flat expanse of the Colorado High Plains stretching toward Kansas.
DIA Jeppesen Terminal
The world-famous white peaked roof of the airport terminal is easily spotted during the final approach.
The right side is best for seeing the massive scale of Denver International Airport during landing. However, it faces away from the mountains, which are the primary scenic attraction of this route. Afternoon flights may experience more glare on this side.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 117 km (73 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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