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CVG → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the St. Louis skyline, including the Gateway Arch, and provides a broader panoramic view of the Southern Rockies and Pikes Peak during the approach into Denver.
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St. Louis Gateway Arch
The iconic 630-foot stainless steel monument is often visible as the flight path passes just south of the city center.
Missouri & Mississippi Confluence
Witness the massive scale of the United States' two longest rivers meeting just north of St. Louis.
Great Plains Patchwork
Watch the transition from traditional rectangular farms to circular irrigation patterns across Kansas.
Pikes Peak
As you enter Colorado air space, this massive 14,115-foot summit dominates the southern horizon.
Sit on the left for the best views of the St. Louis Arch about 45 minutes into the flight. If traveling in the late afternoon, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Front Range mountains as you descend. Watch for the dramatic 'rain shadows' on the eastern side of the Rockies.
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Indianapolis Skyline
A clear view of the Indiana capital's urban center shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Missouri River Loops
Observe the intricate meanders and oxbow lakes of the Missouri River as it winds through the plains.
Longs Peak
The northernmost 'fourteener' in Rocky Mountain National Park is clearly visible during the northern approach to DEN.
DIA Jeppesen Terminal
The famous white peaked roof of the Denver airport, designed to mimic the snowy Rockies, is best seen from this side during landing.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. During winter months, this side offers the best views of snow-capped peaks in Northern Colorado. Keep an eye out for the vast wind farms in eastern Colorado that appear as tiny white spinning dots from 30,000 feet.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 1,716 km (1,066 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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