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DEN → YWG
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains immediately after takeoff from Denver, followed by the rugged badlands of North Dakota.
Front Range Rockies
Direct views of Longs Peak and the massive snow-capped peaks of the Continental Divide shortly after departure.
Bighorn Mountains
Dramatic views of the uplifted terrain and deep canyons in north-central Wyoming.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Vivid textures and erosion patterns of the Little Missouri River and the North Dakota badlands.
Lake Manitoba
As you approach Winnipeg, the vast expanse of Lake Manitoba is visible to the northwest.
Book an 'A' seat for the best experience. Morning flights are ideal as the sun shines directly onto the mountain faces, highlighting their verticality. During winter, heavy snow cover makes the geological ridges of the Bighorn range pop with high contrast.
Black Hills National Forest
Spot the dark, pine-covered hills rising sharply from the surrounding South Dakota plains.
Badlands National Park
Eroded spires and striped rock layers are visible during the mid-flight cruise section.
Missouri River System
The winding path of the Missouri River and the massive Lake Sakakawea reservoir in North Dakota.
Red River Valley
The exceptionally flat, fertile farmland and the meandering Red River during the final descent into Winnipeg.
Select an 'F' seat for this side. This side is better on afternoon flights to avoid direct glare and capture the warm light hitting the Missouri River. Look for the distinct green circular patterns of center-pivot irrigation that create a patchwork quilt effect across the plains.
Distance: 1,260 km (783 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Route Type: International
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