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DEN → TYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Great Smoky Mountains during the descent into Knoxville and distant views of the Colorado Front Range during the initial climb.
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Front Range View
Distant but impressive views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains as the plane climbs east.
Ozark Plateau
Rugged, forested terrain of southern Missouri providing a break from the flat plains.
Nashville Basin
Potential views of the Cumberland River and the outskirts of Tennessee's capital city.
Great Smoky Mountains
The iconic blue-misted peaks of the Appalachian range dominating the southern horizon on descent.
Tennessee River
The winding river valley and Fort Loudoun Lake visible during the final turn into TYS.
The right side is essential for seeing the Smokies; ensure you have a window seat behind the wing to capture the full mountain silhouette. Afternoon flights offer beautiful golden-hour lighting on the ridges as you approach Knoxville.
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High Plains Grids
Visual geometry of center-pivot irrigation circles across eastern Colorado and Kansas.
Kansas City Metro
Aerial view of the urban sprawl and the winding Missouri River near the state border.
Mississippi River
A major geographic milestone crossing, often visible near the St. Louis corridor.
Bluegrass Country
The lush, deep green rolling hills and horse farms of central Kentucky.
Norris Lake
Large, branching reservoir in Tennessee visible just before the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side provides a clearer view of the transition from the flat plains into the rolling deciduous forests of the Ohio Valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,866 km (1,159 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: TYS (35.81100082, -83.99400329999999)
Route Type: Domestic
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