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DTW → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Chicago skyline in the distance and a breathtaking panoramic view of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the descent into Denver.
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Chicago Skyline
Depending on the flight corridor, you can often see the Willis Tower and Lake Michigan to the north.
Mississippi River
A clear view of the massive river valley and the limestone bluffs separating Illinois from Iowa.
Platte River Valley
Follow the historic path of the Oregon Trail along the braided channels of the Platte River in Nebraska.
Crop Circle Art
Vibrant green and gold center-pivot irrigation fields that create a massive polka-dot pattern across the plains.
Front Range Rockies
A spectacular wall of mountains, including Longs Peak, appearing on the horizon about 30 minutes before landing.
The right side is the 'mountain side' for this route. For the most dramatic view of the Rockies, look out the window as the plane begins its initial descent into the Denver area. Avoid late afternoon flights if you want to see the mountains clearly, as the setting sun can create a hazy silhouette and intense glare.
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Bird's-eye views of the Ford Rouge complex and the sprawling Detroit suburbs immediately after takeoff.
Lake Erie
Glances of the western basin of Lake Erie and the mouth of the Detroit River.
Agricultural Grids
The perfectly square sections of the Midwestern 'Section Line' roads across Indiana and Illinois.
Missouri River
Viewing the wide, silty bends of the Missouri River near the Nebraska-Iowa border.
Pikes Peak
On the final approach to Denver, the famous 14,115-foot peak is often visible to the southwest.
The left side provides better lighting for photography on morning flights as the sun is positioned behind the aircraft. Keep an eye out for the intersection of the Mississippi and Des Moines rivers. During the winter, the snow-covered crop circles in Nebraska create a mesmerizing white-on-white geometric pattern.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,802 km (1,120 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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