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HSV → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field (Huntsville) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the approaching Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, including Longs Peak, as well as the unique confluence of major Midwestern rivers and the urban layouts of Kansas City.
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St. Louis Arch (Distant)
On clear days, the Gateway Arch and the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers may be spotted to the north.
Great Plains Patchwork
The 'center-pivot' irrigation circles create a vibrant green and gold quilt-like pattern across the Kansas landscape.
Kansas City Metro
The flight path often passes near Kansas City, offering views of the Missouri River winding through the metropolitan area.
Longs Peak & Front Range
The dramatic first view of the high Rockies, dominated by the flat-topped Longs Peak, is best captured from this side during the approach.
DIA Jeppesen Terminal
The iconic white peaked roof of the Denver airport terminal, designed to look like the snowy Rockies, is best seen during the final approach.
The right side is the prime spot for capturing the iconic silhouette of the Rocky Mountains as you approach Denver. In the late afternoon, the mountains will be beautifully illuminated by the setting sun. Look for the transition of the Missouri River near the mid-point of the flight. For the best photos of the mountains, try to book a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion.
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Mississippi River
The flight crosses the 'Mighty Mississippi' early in the journey, providing a massive geographical landmark that separates the East from the West.
Ozark Plateau
View the northern fringes of the Ozark Mountains, characterized by rolling hills and dense forest canopies across Arkansas and Missouri.
Western Kansas Wind Farms
Huge clusters of white wind turbines become visible against the flat landscape, creating a mesmerizing kinetic pattern.
Pikes Peak
During the descent into Denver, look southwest to see one of Colorado's most famous 14,000-foot peaks standing out from the range.
Denver Tech Center
If landing from the south, the sprawling urban business district of south Denver is clearly visible before touchdown.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is particularly scenic during the final 20 minutes of flight when Pikes Peak and the southern Front Range come into view. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the flat agricultural grid of Kansas into the sudden rise of the Colorado foothills.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,684 km (1,046 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: HSV (34.637199401855, -86.775100708008)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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