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DEN → MAF
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Midland International Airport (Midland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a dramatic panoramic view of the Front Range and the Southern Rocky Mountains immediately after departure, followed by the rugged transitions of the New Mexico high desert.
Pikes Peak
The most famous summit of the southern Front Range, standing at 14,115 feet, is clearly visible shortly after takeoff south of Denver.
Spanish Peaks
Two prominent, isolated volcanic peaks in southern Colorado that serve as a striking landmark against the surrounding plains.
Sangre de Cristo Range
A long, narrow, and dramatic mountain chain that defines the horizon as the flight crosses into New Mexico.
Llano Estacado
The 'Staked Plain,' one of the largest mesas in North America, appearing as a vast, flat, and elevated plateau near the Texas border.
The Right Side is essential for mountain lovers. Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting on the Rockies' eastern faces. Keep your eyes peeled about 20 minutes into the flight for the Spanish Peaks. In winter, the snow-capped Sangre de Cristo mountains provide a stark, beautiful contrast to the brown desert floor below.
The High Plains
Vast stretches of the Great Plains featuring geometric agricultural patterns and the remote beauty of eastern Colorado.
Limon Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines visible across the flat horizon, highlighting the region's energy infrastructure.
Canadian River Basin
The winding path of the Canadian River as it cuts through the red earth and scrubland of the Texas Panhandle.
Permian Basin Infrastructure
As you approach Midland, watch for the dense grid of access roads and pumpjacks characteristic of one of the world's most productive oil regions.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides a better view of the industrial landscape and the unique circular irrigation patterns of the South Plains during the descent into MAF.
Distance: 908 km (564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: MAF (31.9424991607666, -102.2020034790039)
Route Type: Domestic
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