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CUN → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Mexican Caribbean coastline upon departure and provides the best perspective of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the descent into Denver.
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Cancun Coastline
Stunning aerial views of the hotel zone, turquoise Caribbean waters, and the Nichupté Lagoon immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Mexico
Expansive views of the deep blue Gulf as the flight tracks northwest toward the United States coast.
Houston Skyline
Potential sightings of the sprawling Houston metropolitan area and the busy shipping channels of Galveston Bay.
Dallas-Fort Worth
A birds-eye view of the massive DFW metroplex and its intricate highway systems as you traverse north Texas.
The Front Range
Uninterrupted views of Pikes Peak and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains as the aircraft begins its approach into Colorado.
Sit on the left for the best mountain views. Since this flight generally moves south to north, the left side avoids the harshest direct afternoon sun. On the approach to DEN, the pilots often fly north along the mountains before turning east, offering a panoramic view of the Rockies.
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Isla Mujeres
A clear view of the elongated island and its surrounding coral reefs shortly after lifting off from CUN.
Louisiana Bayous
Views of the winding Mississippi River delta and the unique marshy textures of the Louisiana coastline if the flight takes a more easterly track.
Great Plains
The mesmerizing geometric patterns of circular irrigation fields across Kansas and Eastern Colorado.
Jeppesen Terminal
Look for the iconic white peaked roof of Denver International Airport's main terminal, designed to mimic the Rocky Mountains.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Gulf. It offers a unique look at the vastness of the American Great Plains. Be aware that during afternoon flights, this side will experience significant glare from the western sun.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 2,689 km (1,671 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: International
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