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DEN → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a continuous and breathtaking panorama of the Rocky Mountain spine, including National Parks and jagged alpine peaks, whereas the right side looks largely over the High Plains.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Immediately after takeoff from Denver, see the majestic Longs Peak and the snow-capped Continental Divide.
Grand Tetons and Yellowstone
Depending on the specific airway, the iconic jagged peaks of the Tetons and the geothermal basins of Yellowstone are visible in western Wyoming.
Glacier National Park
As you approach the Canadian border, the rugged, glacier-carved valleys of northern Montana dominate the view.
Canadian Rockies
During the descent into Calgary, the dramatic wall of the Alberta Rockies and Kananaskis Country appears to the west.
Sit forward of the wing to avoid engine exhaust blurring your photos of the mountains. Morning flights provide excellent lighting on the eastern faces of the Rockies. In winter, the snow coverage makes the topographic relief of the Grand Tetons and Glacier Park pop with incredible detail.
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High Plains
Observe the vast, golden expanse of the American Great Plains and the geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation.
Bighorn Mountains
View the massive, isolated uplift of the Bighorn National Forest in northern Wyoming, standing out from the surrounding plains.
Calgary Skyline
On final approach into YYC from the south, the downtown skyline including the Calgary Tower is often visible to the right.
Missouri River
Watch for the winding curves of the Missouri River as it snakes through the Montana landscape near Great Falls.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. While less mountainous, it offers great views of the transition from prairie to city as you approach Calgary. Look for the distinct 'Checkerboard' patterns of agricultural land near the US-Canada border.
Book Hotels in CalgaryDistance: 1,445 km (898 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: International
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