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IAH → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic transformation in landscape, transitioning from the Gulf Coast plains to the towering peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the Front Range.
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Houston Skyline
Upon departure, you can often see the dense cluster of skyscrapers in downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.
Palo Duro Canyon
As you cross the Texas Panhandle, look for the 'Grand Canyon of Texas' with its distinctive red clay and caprock formations.
Pikes Peak
One of the most famous 14ers in the Rockies, Pikes Peak stands prominently as you enter Colorado airspace.
The Front Range
A continuous wall of mountains that marks the edge of the Great Plains, offering spectacular jagged horizons.
Colorado Springs
Views of the Garden of the Gods and the sprawl of Colorado Springs nestled at the base of the mountains.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct western sun glare while still getting the best view of the Rocky Mountains. On the final descent into Denver, look for the 'Spanish Peaks' in southern Colorado and the distinct contrast where the flat plains meet the mountain wall.
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East Texas Piney Woods
Lush, green forested areas visible immediately north of Houston after takeoff.
High Plains Irrigation
Intricate geometric patterns of circular crop irrigation fields across the Texas Panhandle and Kansas border.
Jeppesen Terminal
A clear view of Denver International's iconic white tent-roof architecture during the final landing approach.
Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines scattered across the flat landscapes of the Oklahoma and Texas borders.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the plains. While it lacks the mountain drama of the left, it provides an excellent view of the unique architectural layout of Denver International Airport upon landing, which is one of the largest airports by land area in the world.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 1,387 km (862 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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