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DEN → CZM
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Cozumel International Airport (Cozumel)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer great views of the Gulf, the Right Side is superior for catching the Colorado Rockies on departure and the stunning Riviera Maya coastline and coral reefs during the final descent into Cozumel.
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Rocky Mountain Range
Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the snow-capped Front Range immediately after takeoff.
Texas Oil Rigs
Spot the tiny specks of offshore drilling platforms dotting the Gulf of Mexico as you cross the coast.
Riviera Maya Coast
Follow the white-sand beaches stretching from Playa del Carmen down the eastern edge of the mainland.
Mesoamerican Reef
Incredible views of the world's second-largest coral reef system just before touchdown.
The Right Side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Yucatan Peninsula. On the approach to CZM, look for the distinct line where the deep ocean floor rises rapidly into the shallow, colorful reef zones. This side also offers the best view of the Cozumel cruise ship piers.
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The High Plains
Watch the geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields across Kansas and Oklahoma.
Mississippi Delta
On more easterly flight paths, see the massive sediment plumes where the great river meets the Gulf.
Cancun Hotel Zone
As you begin your descent, catch a glimpse of the famous 7-shaped island and turquoise lagoons.
Isla Mujeres
A beautiful view of the small island located just northeast of the Yucatan Peninsula's tip.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, keep your camera ready for the transition from deep indigo Gulf waters to the bright neon turquoise of the shallow Caribbean shelf near Cancun.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 2,733 km (1,698 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: CZM (20.52239990234375, -86.92559814453125)
Route Type: International
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