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DEN → LBB
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (Lubbock)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. You will see iconic peaks, volcanic formations, and the rugged edges of the Caprock Escarpment.
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The Front Range
Uninterrupted views of the Rocky Mountain chain stretching south from Denver toward the New Mexico border.
Pikes Peak
The most famous 14,000-foot peak in the region, visible near Colorado Springs as the flight progresses south.
Capulin Volcano
An extinct cinder cone volcano in northeastern New Mexico, often visible as a distinct, dark circular feature.
Caprock Escarpment
The dramatic geological transition where the high plains drop off into the lower rolling plains near Lubbock.
For the most dramatic experience, choose a window seat on the right during a late afternoon or sunset flight. The sun setting behind the Rockies creates spectacular silhouettes. This side is also superior for viewing the tectonic transition of the American West.
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Aurora & Eastern Suburbs
Immediately after departure from DEN, view the sprawling expansion of the Denver metro area into the plains.
Pivot Irrigation Circles
A patchwork of perfectly circular green and brown fields created by center-pivot irrigation systems across Eastern Colorado.
Arkansas River
A prominent geographic marker as you cross from Colorado into the southern plains near La Junta.
Sit on this side for the best sunrise lighting if you are taking an early morning flight. The lack of mountain obstructions allows for expansive views of the horizon and the unique geometry of industrial agriculture in the High Plains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 734 km (456 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: LBB (33.663601, -101.822998)
Route Type: Domestic
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