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DEN → DRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Durango La Plata County Airport (Durango)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies, including the Collegiate Peaks and the stunningly rugged San Juan Mountains.
Front Range Peaks
Immediate views of Mount Blue Sky and the high peaks west of Denver shortly after takeoff.
Collegiate Peaks
A spectacular sequence of 14,000-foot peaks including Mount Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
San Isabel National Forest
Deep green alpine forests broken by high-altitude lakes and glacial valleys.
San Juan Mountains
Incredible views of Colorado's most rugged mountains as you begin the descent into Durango.
Animas River Valley
The winding river and lush valley floor visible during the final approach to DRO airport.
This is the premier side for mountain lovers. The afternoon sun illuminates the San Juan peaks perfectly for photography. Aim for a window seat away from the wing to see the steep vertical relief of the Sawatch Range.
Denver Skyline
Catch views of downtown Denver and the Tech Center as the plane climbs south-west.
Pikes Peak
The most famous mountain in the Front Range stands prominently to the south near Colorado Springs.
San Luis Valley
A massive, high-altitude desert basin visible between the mountain ranges mid-flight.
Sangre de Cristo Range
A narrow and dramatic spine of mountains stretching toward the New Mexico border.
Choose this side for early morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the distinct, sharp peaks of the Sangre de Cristos during the second half of the journey.
Distance: 403 km (250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: DRO (37.1515007019, -107.753997803)
Route Type: Domestic
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