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GUC → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (Gunnison) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains, including Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, along with premier views of Summit County ski resorts.
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Mount Crested Butte
Immediately after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the iconic, jagged peak of the Crested Butte ski area.
Mount Elbert
View the highest point in Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain range, standing at 14,440 feet.
Twin Lakes
Two stunning glacier-carved alpine lakes nestled at the base of the Sawatch Range.
Summit County Resorts
Fly directly over or near Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, and Keystone ski areas.
Dillon Reservoir
A massive high-altitude reservoir serving as the centerpiece of the Summit County mountain landscape.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy front-lit views of the northern Sawatch peaks. This side is superior for spotting major ski terrain and the deepest parts of the high-country wilderness before descending into the plains.
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Collegiate Peaks
Stunning views of Mount Yale, Mount Princeton, and Mount Harvard as you head northeast.
South Park Basin
The vast, high-altitude grassland basin that characterizes central Colorado's geography.
Pikes Peak
On clear days, see 'America's Mountain' standing prominently to the southeast of the flight path.
Red Rocks Area
As the plane crosses the Front Range, look for the distinctive red sandstone formations near Morrison.
Denver Skyline
Excellent views of the Mile High City's skyscrapers during the final approach into DEN.
The right side is ideal for seeing the transition from the high Rockies to the Great Plains. Look for the contrast between the sharp peaks and the flat South Park floor. During sunset flights, the peaks here will catch the late-day 'Alpenglow' light.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 244 km (152 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: GUC (38.53390121, -106.9329987)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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