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DEN → LAR
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Laramie Regional Airport (Laramie)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Colorado Front Range, including Rocky Mountain National Park and the Continental Divide, before descending into the Laramie Valley.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Unrivaled views of Longs Peak, the highest point in the park, and the rugged alpine tundra of the Mummy Range.
The Continental Divide
The snow-capped spine of North America is clearly visible as the flight tracks northwest toward the Wyoming border.
Indian Peaks Wilderness
Jagged granite summits and high-altitude glacial lakes situated just south of the national park boundary.
Medicine Bow Mountains
As you approach Laramie, the snowy range peaks rise dramatically to the west of the flight path.
Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain faces. This is a very short flight (often under 30 minutes in the air), so look out the window immediately after takeoff from DEN. Keep your camera ready for Longs Peak, which appears shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Horsetooth Reservoir
The distinct, long blue body of water tucked into the foothills near Fort Collins.
Fort Collins & CSU
A clear aerial view of the city of Fort Collins and the Colorado State University campus.
High Plains Transition
The dramatic meeting point where the flat Great Plains collide with the rising Rocky Mountain foothills.
Cheyenne, Wyoming
On clear days, the Wyoming state capital and the Warren Air Force Base are visible to the north during the descent.
The right side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the mountain snow. While less mountainous, it offers great views of the transition from urban corridors to the vast, open rangelands of Wyoming. Watch for the 'V' shaped rock formations near the state line.
Distance: 182 km (113 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: LAR (41.31209945678711, -105.6750030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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