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DEN → RIW
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Riverton Regional Airport (Riverton WY)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the highest peaks of the Colorado Front Range and the dramatic, jagged spires of the Wind River Range upon arrival in Riverton.
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Longs Peak
Visible shortly after departure, this iconic 14er stands as the northernmost high peak in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Medicine Bow National Forest
Deep green timberline vistas and high-altitude wilderness areas stretching across the Colorado-Wyoming border.
Snowy Range Peaks
Glacially carved quartzite peaks that remain white with snow late into the summer season near Laramie.
Wind River Range
Breathtaking views of the Gannett Peak massif and the Continental Divide during the descent into Central Wyoming.
Sit on the left for morning flights to ensure the sun is behind you, perfectly illuminating the granite peaks of the Rockies. This side is also best for seeing the sheer scale of the Continental Divide as you head northwest.
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Laramie Range
Watch the transition from the high plains to the first rugged ridges of the Wyoming mountains.
Pathfinder Reservoir
A massive blue expanse on the North Platte River, starkly contrasting with the surrounding high-desert canyons.
Boysen State Park
A glimpse of the entrance to the Wind River Canyon, featuring ancient rock layers and deep blue water.
Wyoming High Plains
Endless views of the rolling sagebrush steppe and the unique geology of the Shirley Basin.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun over the mountains. It provides excellent perspectives on Wyoming's vast water management systems and the remote desert geography north of Casper.
Book Hotels in Riverton WYDistance: 476 km (296 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: RIW (43.064201355, -108.459999084)
Route Type: Domestic
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