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GCC → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Gillette Campbell County Airport (Gillette) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the high plains to the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the descent into Denver.
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Laramie Peak
The highest point in the Laramie Range, providing a prominent landmark early in the flight.
Medicine Bow Forest
Dense subalpine forests and rugged terrain visible as the flight tracks south along the mountains.
Fort Collins
A clear aerial view of the city and Colorado State University campus nestled against the foothills.
Horsetooth Reservoir
A distinctive narrow reservoir tucked behind the first ridge of the Rocky Mountain foothills.
Longs Peak
The iconic 14,259-foot summit of Rocky Mountain National Park dominates the skyline during the approach.
For the most dramatic views, sit behind the wing to capture the full breadth of the Front Range. Sunset flights are particularly spectacular on this side as the sun dips behind the Continental Divide, creating sharp silhouettes of the peaks.
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A striking blue body of water on the North Platte River that stands out against the arid Wyoming plains.
Cheyenne
The state capital of Wyoming, where you can spot the gold dome of the Capitol building and the massive rail yards.
Pawnee National Grassland
A vast expanse of shortgrass prairie showing the unique geometric patterns of dryland farming and ranching.
Chugwater Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines dotting the landscape near the iconic Chugwater rim rock formations.
Choose the left side for sunrise flights to watch the sun illuminate the Rockies to the west in a golden glow. It is also the better side for viewing the high plains' unique 'checkerboard' land patterns and the North Platte River valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 504 km (313 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: GCC (44.3488998413, -105.539001465)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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