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CYS → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (Cheyenne) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular, unobstructed view of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains throughout the brief flight south.
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Longs Peak
The 14,259-foot 'King of the Front Range' dominates the western horizon.
Horsetooth Reservoir
A long, narrow blue strip of water nestled against the foothills west of Fort Collins.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Stunning vistas of the high-alpine wilderness and snow-capped peaks to the west.
Boulder Flatirons
The iconic slanted rock formations are visible as the flight begins its descent.
The right side is the clear winner for scenery. For the best lighting, book a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Rocky Mountains. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from CYS, as the proximity to the mountains is greatest during the first half of the trip.
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Pawnee National Grassland
Expansive views of the high plains ecosystem stretching toward the horizon.
South Platte River
The winding riverbed carving through the agricultural landscape of northern Colorado.
Greeley and Evans
Aerial perspective of these major agricultural and residential hubs of Weld County.
Barr Lake State Park
A prominent wildlife refuge and reservoir visible just before the final approach into DEN.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. This side offers a unique perspective on the 'checkerboard' agricultural patterns and irrigation circles typical of the Great Plains. Look for the distinct transition from Wyoming's high desert to Colorado's irrigated farmland.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 144 km (89 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: CYS (41.15570068, -104.8119965)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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