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DEN → SHV
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Shreveport Regional Airport (Shreveport)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior scenic experience, featuring the dramatic Front Range of the Rocky Mountains upon departure and a picturesque approach over Cross Lake before landing.
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Front Range Rockies
Iconic views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains stretching along the western horizon immediately after takeoff.
Pikes Peak
One of Colorado's most famous fourteeners, visible to the southwest during the initial climb.
Texas Panhandle Transition
The rugged, reddish terrain of the Caprock region as the flight path skims the edge of the Texas Panhandle.
Cross Lake
A stunning 8,500-acre lake located directly on the approach path to Shreveport Regional Airport.
Shreveport Casinos
Glittering views of the riverboat casinos and downtown skyline along the banks of the Red River.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers; sit here for the best sunset views on evening flights. During the descent into SHV, keep your camera ready for Cross Lake, as the plane often flies directly over its southern edge. On clear days, the contrast between the dry western plains and the humid Louisiana basin is highly visible from this side.
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Denver Metropolitan Area
Aerial views of the sprawling Denver suburbs and the Aurora cityscape as the plane heads southeast.
Great Plains Patchwork
Vast stretches of geometric agricultural fields and circular irrigation patterns across Kansas and Oklahoma.
Red River Basin
The meandering, silt-heavy waters of the Red River which marks the border between Oklahoma and Texas.
East Texas Piney Woods
The transition from dry plains to the dense, lush pine forests of the Ark-La-Tex region.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the horizon. It also offers the best perspective of the unique circular crop patterns common in the High Plains. As you approach SHV, look for the distant Ouachita Mountains to the far north if the sky is clear.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,274 km (792 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: SHV (32.446602, -93.8256)
Route Type: Domestic
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