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OMA → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Eppley Airfield (Omaha) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a more dramatic transition from the flat agricultural plains of Nebraska to the sudden rise of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range, including views of the Platte River and Longs Peak.
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Platte River Valley
The historic travel corridor of the Oregon Trail, easily identified by the lush vegetation lining the river.
Sandhills Edge
Subtle views of the grassy sand dunes that characterize the unique ecosystem of north-central Nebraska.
The Front Range
The sudden and majestic wall of the Rocky Mountains rising from the plains as you cross into Colorado.
Longs Peak
The 14,259-foot iconic peak of Rocky Mountain National Park dominates the horizon to the northwest.
Jeppesen Terminal
A bird's-eye view of Denver International Airport’s iconic white peaked-tent roof during final approach.
The right side is premier for sunset flights, as the sun sets behind the Rockies, creating a stunning silhouette. Keep your eyes peeled about 20 minutes before landing for the first glimpse of the mountains. Look for the distinct 'A' for the Air Force Academy if the flight path tracks slightly south.
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Nebraska Farmland
Infinite geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles creating a quilt-like landscape.
Republican River
The winding path of the river basin as it snakes through the southern Nebraska and northern Kansas border region.
Denver Tech Center
High-rise office buildings and urban sprawl visible if the aircraft approaches DEN from the south.
Empower Field
If the flight path circles the city for a western landing, you may spot the home of the Broncos.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. During winter months, look for the 'snow shadows' in the furrows of the fields which accentuate the topography of the seemingly flat plains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 758 km (471 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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