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LGA → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the Left Side offers iconic Manhattan skyline views upon takeoff, the Right Side is superior for the journey's duration, offering glimpses of the Great Lakes and a more direct, stunning panorama of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range during the descent into Denver.
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Central Park & Hudson River
Aerial perspective of the green lung of NYC and the wide Hudson River separating NY and NJ.
Great Lakes Shorelines
Excellent views of Lake Erie's southern coast and potentially the southern tip of Lake Michigan near Chicago.
The Great American Grid
The mesmerizing geometric patterns of the Midwestern agricultural heartland across Iowa and Nebraska.
Platte River Meanders
The wide, braided channels of the Platte River snaking through the Nebraska plains.
The Front Range
Unobstructed, majestic views of Longs Peak and the Rocky Mountain National Park as you enter Colorado airspace.
The right side is the 'nature' side. It provides cooler, indirect light for better photography of the Great Lakes and the Rockies. For the best view of the mountains, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the contrast between the flat plains and the rising peaks. During winter, the snow-capped Rockies on the right side are particularly breathtaking.
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Manhattan Skyline
Spectacular views of Midtown and Lower Manhattan skyscrapers immediately after departing LaGuardia.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
A clear view of the massive suspension bridge connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island during initial climb.
Appalachian Mountains
Rolling ridges and deep valleys of the Pennsylvania wilds visible in the first hour of flight.
Mississippi River Crossing
Aerial view of the massive river near the Illinois-Iowa border, often near the Quad Cities.
Denver Cityscape
A distant view of the Denver skyline and the distinctive white peaks of the DIA terminal during final approach.
The left side is the 'urban' side. Sit here for the best chance to see the New York City skyline on departure. During mid-day flights, this side will be south-facing, meaning more direct sunlight and potential glare; keep your window shade down unless spotting landmarks. On approach to DEN, you may see Pikes Peak far to the southwest.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,600 km (1,616 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 28 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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