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MCI → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic approach into Denver, offering sweeping views of the Northern Front Range and the winding Missouri River shortly after takeoff.
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Missouri River
Immediately after departing MCI, see the wide, muddy banks of the Missouri River snaking through the valley.
Longs Peak
The towering 14,259-foot crown of Rocky Mountain National Park dominates the horizon during the final approach.
The Flatirons
Spot the iconic slanted rock formations of Boulder as the aircraft aligns with Denver's north-south runways.
Denver International Airport
Get a full view of the famous tent-like white roof of the Jeppesen Terminal during the final turn.
The right side is the best choice for mountain lovers. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, perfectly illuminating the snow-capped peaks of the Front Range as you descend from the plains into the high desert.
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Flint Hills
Glimpse the unique tallgrass prairie ecosystem of eastern Kansas during the initial climb phase.
Western Kansas Wind Farms
Massive clusters of wind turbines appear as tiny white dots across the vast agricultural grid below.
Pikes Peak
Look far to the southwest during the descent to spot this famous 14,115-foot peak near Colorado Springs.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid harsh sunlight. Watch for the distinct green and gold geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles that define the High Plains landscape throughout the mid-flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 855 km (531 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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