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DDC → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dodge City Regional Airport (Dodge City) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is preferred for this short flight as it offers the best sightlines toward Pikes Peak and the southern Rocky Mountain range as you approach the Front Range of Colorado.
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Arkansas River
Watch the river valley cut through the plains as you depart Southwest Kansas.
Pivot Irrigation Fields
Striking green circular agricultural patterns that define the High Plains landscape.
Pikes Peak
The massive 14,115-foot summit is visible on the horizon long before the descent begins.
Limon Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines scattered across the Eastern Colorado plains.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The approach into Denver usually comes from the east, providing a panoramic view of the mountains from the left window as the plane turns toward the runway. Keep an eye out for the distinctive silhouette of Pikes Peak about 20-30 minutes after takeoff.
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Garden City
The largest regional hub in Western Kansas is often visible shortly after departure.
Smoky Hill Trail Region
The historic overland route area stretching across the northern plains.
Longs Peak
Visible to the northwest as you enter the Denver metro airspace.
DIA Jeppesen Terminal
The iconic white Teflon-coated fabric roof peaks are highly visible on the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. This side offers better views of the Northern Front Range and the unique architecture of the Denver International Airport terminals. During the final descent, look for the 'Big Blue Bear' or the sprawling solar farms surrounding the airport perimeter.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 470 km (292 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: DDC (37.76340103149414, -99.9655990600586)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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