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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic rise of the Rocky Mountains and Pikes Peak as you approach Denver from the southeast.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Redbed Plains

Distinctive reddish soil and geological formations visible across western Oklahoma shortly after takeoff.

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Wind Farms

Massive arrays of wind turbines scattered across the Oklahoma Panhandle and the plains of Colorado.

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Arkansas River

The winding, sandy path of this major waterway as it cuts through the arid High Plains landscape.

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Pikes Peak

One of Colorado's most famous fourteeners, appearing as a massive granite sentinel on the horizon.

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Colorado Springs

Distant views of the urban center and the Garden of the Gods area nestled against the foothills.

Sit on the left side for morning flights; the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for the mountain range. During the winter, the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Rockies are particularly striking against the brown plains.

Right Side Highlights
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Irrigation Circles

Vibrant green and golden geometric patterns created by center-pivot irrigation systems in Kansas and Colorado.

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Cimarron River

The braided river channels and surrounding canyons visible as you cross the border into the High Plains.

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Longs Peak

The northernmost fourteener in Colorado, visible on the distant horizon during the final approach.

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DIA Terminal

Excellent views of the iconic white tent-like roof of the Denver International Airport terminal upon landing.

The right side is ideal for capturing the unique geometry of the American prairie. If landing to the north, you might catch a glimpse of the Denver city skyline and the football stadium just before touchdown.

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Route Information

Distance: 796 km (495 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min

Departure: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)

Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)

Route Type: Domestic

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