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DEN → BIL
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Billings Logan International Airport (Billings)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides a front-row seat to the backbone of the American Rockies, offering constant views of snow-capped peaks from takeoff at Denver through the rugged Bighorn Mountains during the descent into Billings.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Shortly after departure, look for Longs Peak and the dramatic alpine tundra of the Continental Divide.
Laramie Mountains
Pass over the granite spires and rugged ridges of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests.
Bighorn National Forest
Spectacular views of Cloud Peak and the high-altitude glacial lakes as you cross into northern Wyoming.
Casper, Wyoming
A clear view of the city nestled at the base of Casper Mountain along the North Platte River.
Cloud Peak Wilderness
The highest peaks of the Bighorn Range, often snow-covered well into summer.
Sit on the Left Side for the most dramatic mountain photography. Morning flights offer excellent front-lit views of the Front Range. During the winter, the snow-covered Bighorn Mountains are a highlight; look for the dramatic transition from the high desert to alpine peaks about 30 minutes before landing.
Pawnee National Grassland
Expansive views of the shortgrass prairie and the unique Pawnee Buttes northeast of Denver.
Glendo Reservoir
A major recreational water body on the North Platte River visible in eastern Wyoming.
Powder River Basin
Observe the massive scale of open-pit coal mines that dominate this region's industrial landscape.
Yellowtail Dam & Bighorn Canyon
As you enter Montana, look for the deep turquoise waters of the Bighorn Lake winding through steep canyon walls.
Pryor Mountains
The rugged, limestone-capped mountains south of Billings, famous for their wild mustang population.
The Right Side is ideal for sunrise flights, as the light hits the plains and illuminates the canyons. This side is also better for spotting the winding Bighorn River during the final approach. If you are interested in industrial geography, the scale of the Wyoming mines is best viewed from this side.
Distance: 732 km (455 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: BIL (45.80770111083984, -108.54299926757812)
Route Type: Domestic
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