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DEN → LNK
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Lincoln Airport (Lincoln)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is preferred for its exceptional views of the Front Range during departure and the most iconic landmarks of Lincoln, including the State Capitol and Memorial Stadium, during the final approach.
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Front Range Panorama
A spectacular look back at Longs Peak and the snow-capped Rocky Mountains as the aircraft climbs away from Denver.
Denver Metro View
Clear views of the urban sprawl and the rising skyline of the Mile High City during the initial departure phase.
Nebraska State Capitol
Known as the 'Tower of the Plains', this 400-foot limestone landmark is highly visible on the right during approach.
Memorial Stadium
The massive 'Sea of Red' home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers is a prominent sight just north of downtown Lincoln.
Loess Hills
The rolling, wind-deposited silt hills that provide a textured contrast to the surrounding flat farmland.
The right side is essential for the iconic Lincoln approach. Most flight paths into LNK loop south of the city, placing the University of Nebraska campus and the uniquely tall State Capitol directly in your line of sight. On late afternoon flights, you will experience a beautiful 'golden hour' glow on the Nebraska landscape.
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Pawnee National Grassland
Expansive views of the native shortgrass prairie landscape in northeastern Colorado shortly after takeoff.
Agricultural Mosaics
Vibrant green and gold center-pivot irrigation circles creating a geometric patchwork across the high plains.
Platte River Basin
The shimmering braided channels of the Platte River, a historic corridor for westward expansion.
Sandhills Fringe
The beginning of the unique Nebraska Sandhills ecosystem visible to the north during mid-flight.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for the Pawnee Buttes near the Colorado-Nebraska border, which stand out as distinct geological formations against the flat horizon.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 679 km (422 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: LNK (40.85100173950195, -96.75920104980467)
Route Type: Domestic
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