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MSN → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dane County Regional Truax Field (Madison) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Front Range and the high peaks of the Rocky Mountains, including Longs Peak, as the aircraft descends into Denver.
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Mississippi River Crossing
View of the upper Mississippi River valley and the Driftless Area's unique topography near the start of the flight.
Sandhills Edge
The northern edge of the Nebraska Sandhills offers a view of one of the largest grass-stabilized dune regions in the world.
Longs Peak
The most prominent peak in Rocky Mountain National Park dominates the horizon as you enter Colorado airspace.
Front Range Panorama
A sweeping, uninterrupted view of the Rocky Mountain spine stretching toward the Wyoming border.
DEN Jeppesen Terminal
The iconic white fabric tent roofs of Denver International Airport are clearly visible during the final moments of landing.
The right side is the 'mountain side' for this westward route. For late afternoon flights, be prepared for some sun glare, but the golden hour lighting on the Rockies is spectacular. Aim for a seat in front of the wing for the best unobstructed mountain photos during descent.
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The flight crosses the massive Mississippi River early in the trip, marking the border between Wisconsin and Iowa.
Omaha Metro
A clear view of the Omaha and Council Bluffs area and the Missouri River as you transition from Iowa to Nebraska.
Nebraska Farmland
Intricate geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles create a vast green and gold patchwork.
Denver Skyline
If approaching from the north, the left side often provides a view of the downtown Denver skyline and the stadium.
Pikes Peak
On clear days during the final descent, the famous 14,115-foot Pikes Peak is visible to the south.
Sit on the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is also better for spotting the downtown Denver skyline if the aircraft circles for a southern runway approach.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,326 km (824 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: MSN (43.13990020751953, -89.3375015258789)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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