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DFW → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic scenery as the flight approaches Colorado, offering a direct view of the Rocky Mountains and Pikes Peak rising from the plains.
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Caprock Escarpment
View the rugged edge of the Llano Estacado where the Texas high plains begin to rise.
Pikes Peak
An iconic 14,115-foot summit that dominates the horizon south of the Denver metro area.
The Front Range
The sudden and majestic wall of the Rocky Mountains emerging from the flat eastern plains.
Colorado Springs
Aerial views of the Garden of the Gods and the city sprawl at the foot of the mountains.
For the most spectacular views, book an afternoon flight; the sun will be behind the plane, perfectly illuminating the mountain faces. During winter months, the snow coverage on the peaks makes for incredible photography. Watch for the terrain to change from flat farmland to rugged foothills about 30 minutes before arrival.
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Expansive views of the Dallas and Fort Worth urban sprawl immediately after takeoff.
Geometric Farmland
Intricate patterns of center-pivot irrigation systems across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.
Jeppesen Terminal
The famous white peaked roof of Denver International Airport, designed to mimic the Rockies.
Buckley Space Force Base
A clear view of the military airfield and 'golf ball' radomes near the final approach path.
The right side is preferred for early morning departures to watch the sunrise over the Great Plains. It offers a superior view of the airport's unique architecture if the flight approaches from the south. Look for the distinct 'crop circles' in the arid regions of North Texas and Eastern Colorado.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 1,032 km (641 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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