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LAS → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views of the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam immediately after departure, and the spectacular San Juan Mountains.
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Hoover Dam
A clear view of the massive concrete arch-gravity dam and the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
Grand Canyon
Breathtaking perspectives of the South Rim and the depth of the Colorado River gorge.
San Juan Mountains
The most rugged and scenic portion of the Colorado Rockies, featuring numerous peaks over 14,000 feet.
Pikes Peak
The famous 'America's Mountain' standing solitary at the edge of the Front Range and the Great Plains.
Denver Skyline
Often visible during the final approach, silhouetted against the mountains if arriving from the south.
The right side is essential for seeing the Grand Canyon. Be ready within the first 10 minutes of flight for the Hoover Dam. During winter, this side offers incredible views of the sun reflecting off the snow-covered San Juan range.
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Vibrant red Aztec sandstone formations located just north of the flight path shortly after takeoff.
Lake Powell
The intricate, winding blue waters of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area set against red rock.
Vail and Central Rockies
Bird's-eye view of world-class ski resorts and the rugged peaks of the Sawatch Range.
Longs Peak
The northernmost 'fourteener' in Rocky Mountain National Park visible during the descent into Denver.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, enhancing the saturation of the desert colors. It is also the best side for viewing the high-altitude glacial lakes of the northern Colorado Rockies.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,009 km (627 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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