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DEN → XNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the transition from the high plains to the Ozark Plateau, including the winding Arkansas River and Beaver Lake on final approach.
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Front Range Peaks
Distant but clear views of Pikes Peak and the southern Rocky Mountain chain during the initial climb out of Colorado.
Arkansas River
The meandering path of the Arkansas River as it cuts through the Kansas plains towards the southeast.
Center Pivot Irrigation
Striking geometric patterns of bright green circular fields contrasting against the arid brown earth.
Ozark Plateau
The sudden transition into the lush, densely forested rolling hills of Northwest Arkansas during descent.
Beaver Lake
The deep blue waters and jagged shoreline of Beaver Lake are often visible just before touchdown at XNA.
Sit on the right for the most scenic descent into XNA. Look for the distinct line where the flat plains give way to the rugged Ozark mountains. For morning flights, be aware that the sun will be on this side, making photography through the window more challenging due to glare.
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Denver Skyline
Dramatic views of downtown Denver and Mile High Stadium immediately following takeoff from DEN.
High Plains
The vast, golden expanse of the Eastern Colorado and Northern Kansas grasslands stretching toward the horizon.
Smoky Hills
Rolling hills and limestone outcroppings in central Kansas providing texture to the flat landscape.
Kansas Heartland
A patchwork quilt of agricultural fields showing the scale of Midwestern farming operations.
The left side is ideal for passengers who prefer indirect sunlight during midday flights, avoiding harsh glare. On northern departures, you may catch a glimpse of the Pawnee National Grassland during the initial climb.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 990 km (615 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Route Type: Domestic
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