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DEN → SDF
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Louisville International Standiford Field (Louisville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic urban views, including the Kansas City skyline and a potential sighting of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, along with the majestic confluence of North America's two largest rivers.
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Front Range Receding
A final look at the snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks as the aircraft climbs and turns east away from Denver.
Kansas City Metro
Aerial perspective of the Missouri River winding through the downtown high-rises and the Northland area.
Missouri-Mississippi Confluence
The dramatic point where the brown waters of the Missouri meet the blue-green Mississippi River north of St. Louis.
The Gateway Arch
On clear days and specific flight paths, the 630-foot stainless steel monument is visible on the St. Louis riverfront.
Illinois Farmlands
A vast, colorful grid of agricultural precision stretching across the fertile plains toward Indiana.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and enjoy the best visibility. Watch closely about 60 to 70 minutes into the flight for the St. Louis skyline; the Arch is small from cruising altitude but recognizable by its shine. Winter flights provide better contrast for spotting frozen river sections.
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Flint Hills
The unique rolling topography of the tallgrass prairie in eastern Kansas, especially vibrant during spring green-up.
Lake of the Ozarks
The sprawling, serpentine shoreline of the 'Magic Dragon' reservoir visible in central Missouri.
Shawnee National Forest
Dense woodland coverage and rugged terrain appearing as the aircraft crosses into Southern Illinois.
Ohio River Valley
Wide bends of the Ohio River and commercial barge traffic as the flight prepares for its final descent.
Bluegrass Approach
The lush, rolling horse country of northern Kentucky and the sprawling suburbs south of Louisville.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to capture the golden hour light reflecting off the Lake of the Ozarks. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, the right side often gets a sweeping view of the Ohio River and the bridges connecting Kentucky to Indiana. Keep an eye out for the distinct 'S' curves of the river near Evansville.
Book Hotels in LouisvilleDistance: 1,644 km (1,022 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: SDF (38.1744, -85.736)
Route Type: Domestic
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