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DEN → CVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Denver skyline and the Front Range of the Rockies during departure, followed by the best opportunity to spot the St. Louis Gateway Arch and the winding Ohio River valley upon arrival.
Front Range Panorama
Uninterrupted views of the Colorado Rockies and Pikes Peak as the plane climbs out of the Denver basin.
Downtown Denver
Usually visible shortly after takeoff, providing a sharp contrast between the urban core and the mountain backdrop.
Gateway Arch
If the flight path follows the southern vector, the St. Louis Arch is often visible on the horizon near the Mississippi River.
The Ozark Fringes
Observe the transition from flat plains to the rolling, forested hills of the northern Ozark Plateau.
Ohio River Meanders
Deeply carved river bends and industrial barge traffic are visible as you descend toward Northern Kentucky.
For late afternoon flights, be prepared for significant sun glare on this side. However, this is the side to be on for the best chance of seeing the Cincinnati skyline and the riverfront stadiums if the flight lands toward the west. Watch closely as you pass St. Louis; the Arch is small but distinct from 30,000 feet.
DEN Architecture
Get a bird's-eye view of the iconic white tent-like peaks of the Jeppesen Terminal during takeoff.
Nebraska Sandhills
Depending on the specific flight corridor, you may see the southern edge of these unique grass-stabilized dunes.
Indianapolis Skyline
The route typically passes just north of downtown Indianapolis, offering a clear view of the city's central layout.
Mississippi River
Watch the massive waterway snake through the landscape near the border of Missouri and Illinois.
Midwestern Grids
A perfect display of the Public Land Survey System with endless square-mile sections of agricultural land.
Sit on this side for morning flights to keep the sun at your back and reduce glare. It is also the better side for viewing the northern suburbs of the cities along the I-70 corridor. Look for the distinct 'checkerboard' patterns of the Midwest during the mid-portion of the flight.
Distance: 1,716 km (1,066 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Route Type: Domestic
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