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ELP → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from El Paso International Airport (El Paso) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled vantage point of the iconic high-altitude landscapes of the American Southwest, including two national parks and the most famous peaks of the Front Range.
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White Sands National Park
The world's largest gypsum dune field, appearing as a vast sea of brilliant white sand against the desert floor shortly after takeoff.
Great Sand Dunes
Towering sand dunes nestled against the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near the Colorado-New Mexico border.
Pikes Peak
America's Mountain, standing at 14,115 feet, dominates the landscape as the flight progresses north toward Colorado Springs.
Garden of the Gods
Distinctive red rock formations visible on the western edge of Colorado Springs before the final descent.
Denver Skyline
A clear view of the Mile High City's skyscrapers with the massive Rocky Mountain range serving as a dramatic backdrop.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountains. About 15 minutes after departure from ELP, look for the stark white patch of White Sands. As you cross into Colorado, the transition from high desert to snow-capped peaks is breathtaking during winter and spring.
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Sacramento Mountains
Rugged, forested peaks rising sharply from the desert floor east of Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Pecos River Valley
A winding ribbon of green and water cutting through the arid landscape of eastern New Mexico.
Sangre de Cristo Range
The southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains, offering jagged ridges and deep alpine valleys.
Pueblo Steel Mills
The industrial layout of Pueblo, Colorado, and the expansive Arkansas River valley as you approach the Denver metro area.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunrise if you are on the earliest morning departures. While it lacks the major national park landmarks of the left, it offers a wider view of the vast transition where the mountains meet the Great Plains. Watch for the 'Capulin Volcano' area in the distance near the NM-CO border.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 909 km (565 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: ELP (31.80719948, -106.37799840000002)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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