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GJT → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Grand Junction Regional Airport (Grand Junction) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an incredible front-row seat to the highest peaks in the entire Rocky Mountain chain, including the Sawatch Range and the distinctive Elk Mountains.
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Grand Mesa
The world's largest flat-top mountain, dotted with hundreds of high-altitude lakes.
Elk Mountains
Spectacular jagged peaks including the famous Maroon Bells near Aspen.
Mount Elbert
The highest peak in the Rocky Mountains, standing at 14,440 feet.
Mount Blue Sky
A massive peak home to the highest paved road in North America.
Denver Skyline
A clear view of the downtown skyscrapers as the plane turns for its final approach into DEN.
The right side is the '14er side,' offering views of the highest concentration of peaks over 14,000 feet. Immediately after takeoff from Grand Junction, look for the massive basalt cap of the Grand Mesa. In autumn, this side offers the best views of golden aspen groves in the Roaring Fork Valley. Sit here to see the city of Denver and Mile High Stadium before landing.
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Book Cliffs
The expansive, layered desert plateaus stretching west from Grand Junction.
Gore Range
A series of sharp, jagged peaks visible near the Vail Valley area.
Winter Park Resort
Clear views of the ski runs and trails of the Mary Jane and Winter Park mountains.
Longs Peak
The prominent 14,259-foot northern sentinel of the Front Range and Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Flatirons
Slanted sandstone rock formations bordering the city of Boulder during the final descent.
Choose the left side for dramatic views of the northern Continental Divide and the transition from high desert to alpine forest. Morning flights provide exceptional clarity of the Book Cliffs, while late afternoon flights offer a beautiful sunset glow over the Flat Tops Wilderness. Watch for the sharp transition as the mountains drop off into the plains near Boulder.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 341 km (212 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: GJT (39.1223983765, -108.527000427)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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