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DEN → TUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it offers a lingering view of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains during the climb out of Denver and provides a more scenic approach over the Arkansas River and Keystone Lake into Tulsa.
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Front Range Panorama
Stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, including Pikes Peak to the south, during the initial ascent from Denver.
Arkansas River
The silver ribbon of the Arkansas River meanders through the landscape for much of the southern leg of the trip.
Great Salt Plains
A unique, shimmering white salt flat in Northern Oklahoma visible as a bright patch on the horizon.
Keystone Lake
A massive reservoir just west of Tulsa that signals the final descent, often featuring recreational boats in summer.
Tulsa Downtown
On eastern approaches, the Art Deco architecture of downtown Tulsa is clearly visible out the right window.
The right side is best for morning flights to see the Rockies illuminated by the rising sun. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for Keystone Lake. In autumn, the foliage around the Arkansas River valley turns vibrant shades of orange and red.
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Jeppesen Terminal
The iconic white fabric tent roof of DIA is visible immediately after takeoff from the eastern runways.
Pivot Irrigation Circles
Intricate geometric patterns of bright green crops contrasting with the dry high plains of Eastern Colorado.
Wichita Skyline
If the flight path trends slightly north, the cityscape of Kansas's largest city is visible mid-flight.
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
Rolling hills of the Osage region in Northern Oklahoma, one of the last remaining large-scale prairie ecosystems.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is better for spotting the 'checkerboard' patterns of the Midwest. Watch for the transition from the flat plains of Kansas to the undulating hills of the Osage Nation as you cross the Oklahoma border.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 870 km (541 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: TUL (36.19839859008789, -95.88809967041016)
Route Type: Domestic
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