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DEN → FAR
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Hector International Airport (Fargo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an incredible panoramic view of the Rocky Mountain Front Range immediately after departure from Denver and a better angle for spotting the rugged Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota.
Rocky Mountain Front Range
Unparalleled views of the snow-capped peaks including Longs Peak and the Continental Divide shortly after takeoff.
South Dakota Badlands
The distinct, eroded geological formations of the Badlands are often visible to the west as you cross into the Dakotas.
Black Hills Forest
The dark, forested rise of the Black Hills provides a sharp contrast to the surrounding golden prairie landscapes.
Lake Oahe
A massive, winding reservoir on the Missouri River that creates a striking blue ribbon through the Great Plains.
North Dakota Steppe
Vast, rolling grasslands and ranching territories that define the transition into the northern plains.
For the best photography of the Rockies, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the mountains. During the winter months, the snow coverage makes the Badlands formations much easier to distinguish from the high-altitude cruising level. Avoid sitting directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the ground features.
Denver International Airport
View the iconic white Teflon-coated fabric roof of the Jeppesen Terminal during the initial climb.
South Platte River
Follow the meandering path of the river as it winds through the agricultural heart of eastern Colorado and Nebraska.
Center-Pivot Irrigation
A mesmerizing display of perfectly circular green and brown crop patterns characteristic of High Plains farming.
Missouri River
A major geographic milestone marking the journey across the center of the United States.
Red River Valley
The exceptionally flat terrain of the ancient glacial Lake Agassiz bed as the flight descends into Fargo.
The right side is ideal for observing the 'quilt-like' patterns of American agriculture. If flying at sunset, the eastern sky often displays the 'Belt of Venus'—a pinkish glow above the horizon. Watch for the Missouri River crossing roughly 40 minutes into the flight for a sense of the scale of the Midwestern waterway system.
Distance: 1,008 km (626 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: FAR (46.92070007324219, -96.81580352783205)
Route Type: Domestic
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