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DRO → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Durango La Plata County Airport (Durango) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a breathtaking perspective of the most rugged and high-altitude sections of the Colorado Rockies, including the heart of the San Juan Mountains and the Sawatch Range.
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San Juan Mountains
Incredible views of the jagged Needle and Grenadier ranges shortly after takeoff.
Weminuche Wilderness
The largest wilderness area in Colorado, showing vast roadless forests and alpine lakes.
Sawatch Range
View the highest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in the state, including Mount Elbert.
Mount Evans
An iconic Front Range peak visible as the aircraft begins its descent into the Denver area.
Choose a morning flight for the best lighting on the western slopes of the Continental Divide. Sit behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the high peaks during the middle portion of the flight when the plane cruises at its highest altitude.
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Great Sand Dunes
The massive sand dunes of the San Luis Valley are a distinct and rare sight from above.
Sangre de Cristo Range
A dramatic, narrow wall of snow-capped peaks that borders the eastern side of the valley.
Pikes Peak
The most famous peak in the Front Range, standing as a solitary giant near Colorado Springs.
Denver Suburbs
As the plane turns for its final approach, enjoy the sprawling layout of the Colorado plains and suburbs.
The Great Sand Dunes are best viewed in the afternoon when shadows emphasize their height; look for them about 20 minutes into the flight. Keep your camera ready as you pass Pikes Peak, as it often appears very close depending on the flight path.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 403 km (250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: DRO (37.1515007019, -107.753997803)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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