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FAT → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Fresno) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Yosemite wilderness and the Sierra Nevada crest immediately after takeoff, followed by the striking indigo waters of Mono Lake and the northern Front Range of the Rockies.
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Yosemite National Park
Aerial views of the High Sierra granite peaks and glacial valleys just minutes after departing Fresno.
Mono Lake
A prehistoric saline lake known for its unique tufa towers, appearing as a bright blue circle in the desert.
Great Basin Peaks
The 'basin and range' topography of Nevada, featuring isolated, snow-capped mountain islands.
The Wasatch Range
The rugged mountains of northern Utah that separate the Great Basin from the Rocky Mountains.
The Flatirons
Iconic slanted rock formations near Boulder, Colorado, visible during the descent into Denver.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you when viewing the Sierras. Yosemite's high country is most spectacular in late spring when snow still caps the granite peaks. Keep your camera ready within the first 15-20 minutes of flight for the best mountain shots.
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Kings Canyon & Sequoia
Deep glacial canyons and the high southern reaches of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
White Mountains
Views of the high-altitude desert range that hosts the world's oldest living bristlecone pine trees.
Canyonlands & Arches
Intricate red sandstone formations and deep canyons of eastern Utah's desert plateau.
Pikes Peak
One of Colorado's most famous 'fourteeners,' often visible to the south during the approach to Denver.
Denver Skyline
Panoramic views of the 'Mile High City' and its surrounding suburbs during the final landing phases.
This side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. The red rock formations of Utah are a significant highlight mid-flight; look for the Colorado River winding through the desert. On the final descent into DEN, Pikes Peak is a prominent landmark to the south.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 1,355 km (842 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: FAT (36.77619934082031, -119.71800231933594)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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