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DEN → MDT
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Harrisburg International Airport (Harrisburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Denver skyline upon departure and the unique sight of Three Mile Island's cooling towers during the final descent into Harrisburg.
Denver Skyline
Iconic views of downtown Denver and the Mile High Stadium shortly after takeoff from DEN.
Pikes Peak
Visible to the south-southwest during the early stages of the flight across the Colorado plains.
Ohio River Bends
Dramatic views of the winding Ohio River and the industrial valleys of West Virginia.
Appalachian Ridges
Striking aerial views of the parallel mountain ridges that define the Pennsylvania landscape.
Three Mile Island
The distinctive cooling towers of the non-operational nuclear site located in the Susquehanna River just south of the airport.
Sit on the right for the best approach views. As the aircraft follows the Susquehanna River into MDT, you will pass directly by Three Mile Island. During winter months, the late afternoon sun on this side provides a golden hour glow over the Appalachian ridges.
Front Range Vistas
Distant views of the snowy Rocky Mountain peaks like Longs Peak during the initial ascent.
Great Plains Grids
Infinite patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across Nebraska and Kansas.
Mississippi River
Crossing the massive North American waterway, often featuring tugboats and barge traffic.
Rust Belt Cities
Potential views of the northern outskirts of cities like Columbus or Cleveland depending on the jet stream.
Allegheny Forest
The dense green carpet of Pennsylvania’s northern highlands appearing as the plane begins its descent.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It provides a more consistent, soft lighting for photographing the geometric agriculture of the Midwest. Look for the ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachians roughly 30 minutes before landing.
Distance: 2,367 km (1,471 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 9 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: MDT (40.1935005188, -76.7633972168)
Route Type: Domestic
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