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DEN → BMI
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (Bloomington)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic perspective of the Rocky Mountain silhouette during departure and superior views of the major river crossings as you enter the Midwest.
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The Front Range
Stunning views of the Rocky Mountain peaks stretching north during the initial climb out of Denver.
South Platte River
Watch the river meander through the high plains of Eastern Colorado and Western Nebraska.
Mississippi River Crossing
A wide-angle view of the massive waterway marking the border between Iowa and Illinois.
Peoria Metro
Bird's-eye view of the Illinois River and the urban center of Peoria shortly before landing.
Prairie Textures
Intricate patterns of the Midwestern agricultural grid and scattered forest patches.
For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing better visibility and photo opportunities without sun glare. During departure from DEN, look back and left to see the snow-capped Longs Peak. As you approach BMI, watch for the confluence of rivers near the Illinois border.
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Excellent views of downtown Denver's skyscrapers if the flight path departs to the east and turns south.
Crop Circles
Vibrant green and gold center-pivot irrigation patterns across the Kansas and Nebraska plains.
Missouri River Valley
Crossing the wide Missouri River floodplains between the Great Plains and the Midwest.
The Corn Belt
Dense, lush farmland patterns characteristic of Central Illinois as you begin the final descent.
The right side can be very bright during afternoon flights as the sun tracks south. If the aircraft departs on the southern runways at DEN, you will get the best view of the airport's unique tent-like architecture. Keep an eye out for small rural towns that dot the landscape in a perfect grid.
Book Hotels in BloomingtonDistance: 1,339 km (832 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: BMI (40.47710037, -88.91590118)
Route Type: Domestic
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