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FRA → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for transcontinental views, offering the best angle for the Greenland ice cap and the dramatic approach toward the Rocky Mountains.
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Dutch Coastline
Views of the Frisian Islands and the complex dikes and dams of the Netherlands.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Breathtaking vistas of the vast inland ice cap, massive glaciers, and deep blue fjords.
Hudson Bay
The immense, often ice-chilled waters of northern Canada's inland sea.
Canadian Shield
The rugged, lake-strewn landscape of the subarctic boreal forest regions.
The Front Range
A spectacular panorama of the Rocky Mountains rising from the plains during the descent into Denver.
The Greenland crossing is the crown jewel of this route; it typically occurs 4 to 5 hours after departure. For the best photos of the Rockies upon arrival, ensure your window is clean, as the descent into DEN often involves a wide turn providing a full mountain sweep.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Excellent views of the Mainhattan skyscrapers and the Main River immediately after takeoff.
Rhine Valley
The winding Rhine River and its famous vineyard-covered hills as you climb to cruising altitude.
Southern Greenland
Views of the jagged southern coastline and floating icebergs in the North Atlantic.
Great Lakes
Potential sightings of the southern shores of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan's blue expanse.
Nebraska Plains
The distinct circular irrigation patterns and the winding Platte River as you near Colorado.
Choose the left side for more consistent lighting, as the sun will be to the south during this westbound daytime flight. Keep your window shade down during mid-flight to avoid glare, but open it near the US-Canada border for city views.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 8,089 km (5,026 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 31 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: International
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