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KEF → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Keflavik International Airport (Keflavik) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking views of the massive Greenland ice sheet, the rugged fjords of Baffin Island, and a front-row seat to the Colorado Rockies during the descent into Denver.
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Greenland Ice Cap
Deep views into the heart of the world's second-largest ice body and its polar terrain.
Baffin Island
Stunning glacial fjords and some of the highest vertical cliffs in the world along the coast.
Arctic Archipelago
A mosaic of islands and ice in the high Canadian Arctic region near Nunavut.
Canadian Shield
The rugged, lake-filled terrain of northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan as you fly south.
Colorado Front Range
Dramatic views of the Rocky Mountains including Longs Peak as you approach Denver from the north.
This is the superior side for scenery. The Baffin Island transit, occurring mid-flight, is a major highlight. For the approach into DEN, the right side looks west toward the mountains, which is spectacular during the Golden Hour if arriving in the late afternoon.
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North Atlantic
Expansive ocean views and floating sea ice shortly after leaving Iceland's coast.
Southern Greenland
Coastal glaciers and the jagged southern edge of the Greenland landmass.
Hudson Bay Shoreline
The transition from the icy waters of Hudson Bay to the Canadian interior.
Great Plains
The vast, patterned agricultural landscape of the North American interior.
Denver Suburbs
The sprawling grid of the Denver metro area during the final descent.
Watch for Greenland about 90 minutes after departure. This side provides a more comfortable viewing experience in the afternoon as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft for most of the westbound journey.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 5,727 km (3,559 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 44 min
Departure: KEF (63.985000610352, -22.605600357056)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: International
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