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DEN → CLE
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Great Lakes system and a dramatic final approach along the Lake Erie shoreline into Cleveland.
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Front Range Rockies
Distant views of the snow-capped northern Colorado peaks during the initial ascent from Denver.
Midwestern Patchwork
Expansive views of the neatly gridded farmlands across Nebraska and Iowa, particularly vibrant in spring and summer.
Chicago Skyline
On clear days, the silhouettes of the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center are visible to the north.
Lake Michigan
The southern tip of the lake provides a stark blue contrast to the industrial and urban landscape below.
Lake Erie Coast
Exceptional views of the Lake Erie shoreline and the Port of Cleveland during the descent into CLE.
Book a window seat on the left for the best approach views of Lake Erie. For morning flights, the sun will be on the right side of the plane, providing excellent front-lighting for photos of the landscape and Great Lakes on the left.
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Denver Skyline
A clear view of the downtown high-rises and Mile High Stadium shortly after departing DEN.
Center-Pivot Irrigation
Mesmerizing circular green patterns created by irrigation systems across the Nebraska plains.
Interstate 80 Corridor
Follow the primary artery of American cross-country travel as it snakes through the heartland.
Cuyahoga Valley
The lush, forested terrain of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park visible just south of Cleveland.
Cleveland Suburbs
Detailed views of the residential neighborhoods and local sports complexes during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the wing without direct glare. It also offers the best view of the Denver skyline immediately after takeoff if departing to the east.
Book Hotels in ClevelandDistance: 1,928 km (1,198 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)
Route Type: Domestic
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