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DEN โ LHR
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to London Heathrow Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic views of the Greenland ice cap and glaciers, along with a significantly higher chance of witnessing the Aurora Borealis during the night portion of the flight.
Greenland Ice Cap
Stunning views of the massive inland ice sheet, jagged mountain peaks, and deep blue fjords as you cross the southern tip of Greenland.
Aurora Borealis
On overnight flights, the northern horizon often lights up with the dancing greens and purples of the Northern Lights.
Canadian Shield
The rugged, lake-filled wilderness of Northern Ontario and Quebec provides a textured landscape shortly after leaving U.S. airspace.
Northern Ireland
The first landfall in Europe often reveals the lush, green coastline and rolling hills of the Irish countryside.
Icelandic Coast
Depending on the North Atlantic tracks, you may catch a glimpse of Iceland's volcanic coastline and dramatic southern cliffs.
Choose the left side for the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights; keep your window shade open during the middle 4 hours of the flight. For the best views of Greenland, look out approximately 5 to 6 hours after departure from Denver. If landing at Heathrow from the west, the left side can offer views of Wembley Stadium and North London.
Great Lakes
Views of the vast blue waters of Lake Superior or Lake Michigan depending on the specific flight track northeast.
Atlantic Sunrise
A front-row seat to the sun rising over the Atlantic horizon, signaling the final leg of the transatlantic crossing.
Central London
During the final descent into LHR, the right side often provides a spectacular view of the London Eye, The Shard, and the Tower Bridge.
Welsh Countryside
The rolling green hills and valleys of Wales are visible as the plane begins its descent into the United Kingdom.
Great Plains
Geometric patterns of American farmland stretch across Nebraska and Iowa during the first hour of flight.
The right side is ideal for those who enjoy watching the sunrise over the ocean. It is also historically the better side for seeing the iconic skyline of Central London during the typical 'River' approach into Heathrow (runways 27L or 27R), provided there are no weather delays or holding patterns.
Distance: 7,496 km (4,658 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 49 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Route Type: International
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