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DEN → MTJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Montrose Regional Airport (Montrose CO)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more direct view of the majestic Collegiate Peaks and provides a spectacular angle of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison during the final approach.
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Denver Skyline
Clear views of downtown Denver and the sports stadiums shortly after departing DEN.
Mount Blue Sky
Dramatic views of this iconic 14,000-foot peak as you enter the Front Range.
South Park Basin
A vast, high-altitude prairie basin surrounded by the Mosquito and Sawatch mountain ranges.
Collegiate Peaks
An incredible lineup of Colorado's highest mountains, including Mounts Princeton, Yale, and Harvard.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Look for the sheer, dark vertical walls of this deep gorge just minutes before landing.
Sit on the left side (Port) for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side is superior for viewing the high alpine bowls of the Sawatch Range. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes before landing to catch the deep shadows of the Black Canyon.
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I-70 Ski Resorts
Bird's-eye views of Winter Park, Copper Mountain, and the expansive back bowls of Vail.
Mount of the Holy Cross
Spot the famous cross-shaped snow couloir on this rugged peak in the Sawatch Range.
Glenwood Canyon
The deep limestone scars and winding Colorado River visible to the northwest.
Maroon Bells
The iconic, jagged peaks of the Elk Mountains near Aspen are visible in the distance.
Uncompahgre Plateau
The rising sedimentary plateau that transitions the landscape into the high desert of the Western Slope.
The right side (Starboard) is fantastic for late afternoon flights, as the setting sun illuminates the Elk Mountains in vibrant hues. It offers the best views of the ski resort infrastructure and the northern Sawatch Range. Look for the white-capped Gore Range shortly after crossing the Continental Divide.
Book Hotels in Montrose CODistance: 316 km (196 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: MTJ (38.5097999573, -107.893997192)
Route Type: Domestic
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