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DEN → RDM
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Roberts Field (Redmond-Bend)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled panorama of the Colorado Front Range upon departure and a spectacular close-up of the Three Sisters volcanic peaks during the arrival into Central Oregon.
Front Range Rockies
Immediate views of the snow-capped peaks and the Continental Divide shortly after departing Denver.
Dinosaur National Monument
Deep, winding river canyons and rugged sedimentary rock formations visible near the Utah border.
Snake River
Aerial views of the massive river as it winds through the agricultural plains and basalt canyons of Idaho.
The Three Sisters
Stunning, close-up views of South, Middle, and North Sister volcanoes, alongside Broken Top, as you descend into Redmond.
Choose the left side for morning flights to ensure the sun is behind you, providing the best lighting for photography of the Rockies. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the 'Three Sisters' which will appear very prominent on the horizon to the west.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Look north to see Longs Peak and the high alpine tundra of the northern Colorado mountains.
Craters of the Moon
Spot the vast, dark lava flows and cinder cones of southern Idaho's unique volcanic landscape.
Blue Mountains
Fly over the densely forested ridges and wilderness areas of eastern Oregon.
Mount Jefferson
A clear view of Oregon's second-highest peak, a sharp volcanic spire, located to the north during the descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset glowing against the northern Cascade peaks. Look for the distant silhouette of Mount Hood on exceptionally clear days when flying over the Oregon border.
Distance: 1,442 km (896 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: RDM (44.2541008, -121.1500015)
Route Type: Domestic
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