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DEN → ELP
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to El Paso International Airport (El Paso)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the southern Rocky Mountains and the scenic Rio Grande valley corridor.
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Pikes Peak
One of Colorado's most famous 14ers, visible shortly after departing Denver's airspace.
Great Sand Dunes
Massive sand dunes tucked against the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Sangre de Cristo Range
A long, narrow, and jagged mountain chain stretching from Colorado into New Mexico.
Albuquerque & Sandia Mountains
The sprawling city grid of Albuquerque nestled against the vertical face of the Sandia Mountains.
Elephant Butte Reservoir
A large, deep-blue reservoir on the Rio Grande that stands out amidst the desert terrain.
Organ Mountains
Dramatic, needle-like spires that dominate the horizon just north of El Paso during descent.
Sit on the right for the best mountain views. Choose a morning flight for optimal front-lighting on the Rocky Mountains. To see the Organ Mountains clearly on descent, select a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine obstructions.
Book Hotels in El PasoPueblo and the Arkansas River
View the industrial landscape of Pueblo where the high plains meet the Arkansas River.
Spanish Peaks
Two prominent, isolated volcanic peaks that stand as sentinels on the Colorado plains.
White Sands National Park
The world's largest gypsum dunefield appears as a brilliant white patch in the Tularosa Basin.
Pecos River Valley
A winding green lifeline of vegetation cutting through the arid New Mexico landscape.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. Approximately 20 minutes before landing, look for the stark white contrast of White Sands National Park against the surrounding dark desert floor.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 909 km (565 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: ELP (31.80719948, -106.37799840000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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