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DEN → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior departure view of the Front Range and Pikes Peak, alongside the best perspective of the geometric farming patterns in Kansas and the Kansas City skyline on approach.
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The Front Range
Iconic views of the Rocky Mountains, including Pikes Peak to the south, during the initial climb.
Center-Pivot Irrigation
Bright green circular crop patterns that create a mesmerizing geometric mosaic across the Kansas landscape.
Downtown Kansas City
Depending on the wind-dependent landing pattern, you may get a clear view of the Power and Light District.
Kansas State Capitol
The dome of the state capitol in Topeka is often visible about 20 minutes before landing.
This is the preferred side for mountain lovers; look back immediately after takeoff. On evening flights, you will enjoy a beautiful sunset behind the plane. For the best views of the Kansas City skyline, hope for a southerly arrival into MCI.
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Pawnee National Grassland
Shortgrass prairies and unique butte formations visible shortly after departing the Denver area.
High Plains Agriculture
A patchwork of wheat fields stretching across the northern border of Kansas and Nebraska.
Missouri River Valley
Dramatic river bends and bluffs as the flight begins its descent into the Kansas City region.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights. Keep an eye out for the South Platte River early in the flight. In winter, the snow-dusted plains create a high-contrast 'checkerboard' effect that is particularly striking from this side.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 855 km (531 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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