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IND → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior lighting for photography while flying west and provides a direct view of Longs Peak and the northern Front Range during the descent into Denver.
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Heartland Agriculture
Vibrant green and gold fields of the Illinois and Iowa agricultural corridor.
Missouri River
The winding path of the 'Big Muddy' as the flight enters the Great Plains.
Nebraska Sandhills
The unique grass-stabilized sand dunes of western Nebraska visible to the north.
Longs Peak
The dramatic 14,259-foot summit of Rocky Mountain National Park looms large on approach.
DEN Architecture
The iconic white Teflon-coated fabric roof of the Jeppesen Terminal is clearly visible.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as you'll be facing away from the sun, providing perfect lighting for the Colorado Rockies. Look out for the Platte River valley which often serves as a navigational landmark for pilots on this route.
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Indianapolis Skyline
Aerial view of the downtown 'Circle City' shortly after takeoff from IND.
Mississippi River
Crossing the massive waterway near the border of Illinois and Missouri.
Kansas Patchwork
Endless patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles creating a geometric landscape.
Pikes Peak
A distant but distinct view of the famous peak south of Denver during the approach.
Denver Metro
The urban sprawl and downtown skyline of the Mile High City during final descent.
Sit on the left for a better chance of seeing Pikes Peak and the city lights of Kansas City and Denver on evening flights. Be aware that the sun will be on this side for most of the flight, which can cause significant glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,568 km (974 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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