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DEN → RNO
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Reno Tahoe International Airport (Reno)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more consistent parade of high-altitude peaks and the dramatic color transitions of the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin.
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The Front Range
Directly after takeoff, witness the massive scale of Mount Blue Sky and the Continental Divide peaks.
Canyonlands and Moab
Look south to see the intricate networks of canyons carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers.
Wheeler Peak
The crown jewel of Great Basin National Park stands out as a high-alpine island in the Nevada desert.
Walker Lake
A striking remnant of the ancient Lake Lahontan, surrounded by the rugged Wassuk Range.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while viewing the Rockies. This side provides the best angle for the southern Utah desert colors which are most vibrant during the midday sun. During winter, look for the sharp contrast between the snowy Sawatch Range and the brown valley floors.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Spot Longs Peak and the high-altitude Trail Ridge Road winding through the tundra.
Great Salt Lake
The vast, shimmering expanse of the lake and its distinct salt-crusted southern shorelines.
Bonneville Salt Flats
A perfectly flat, blindingly white expanse of salt crust visible for miles in Western Utah.
The Ruby Mountains
Known as Nevada's Alps, these jagged, glaciated peaks offer a surprising splash of green and snow.
Pyramid Lake
Just before landing in Reno, the deep turquoise waters and tufa formations of this desert lake are visible to the north.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights as the light hits the Ruby Mountains and the Great Salt Lake perfectly. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of flight for the descent past Pyramid Lake. If flying in the fall, the aspen groves in the Rubies may appear as tiny gold patches.
Book Hotels in RenoDistance: 1,291 km (802 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: RNO (39.49909973144531, -119.76799774169922)
Route Type: Domestic
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