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Our Recommendation
9.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers unparalleled views of the winding canyons of Lake Powell immediately after takeoff and a direct line of sight to the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies including Mount Elbert.

Left Side Highlights
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Lake Powell

Spectacular views of the intricate blue waterways and red rock fingers of Glen Canyon right after departure.

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Henry Mountains

See the rugged slopes of the last mountain range to be mapped in the contiguous United States.

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Colorado High Peaks

Panoramic views of the Sawatch Range, featuring Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, the two highest points in Colorado.

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Aspen and Snowmass

Look down upon the world-famous ski slopes and the iconic Maroon Bells area in the heart of the Rockies.

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Boulder Flatirons

As the plane descends, catch the dramatic slanted rock formations lining the foothills of the Front Range.

Sit on the left for the best morning light on Lake Powell and the Grand Staircase-Escalante. During winter, this side provides the most dramatic views of the snow-capped 14ers. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion over the mountains.

Right Side Highlights
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Colorado River

Deeply carved river channels snaking through the desert landscape south of Lake Powell.

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San Juan Mountains

Stunning views of the jagged peaks near Telluride and the Uncompahgre Wilderness.

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Pikes Peak

The most famous mountain in the Front Range, standing tall above Colorado Springs to the south.

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Denver Skyline

A clear view of the Mile High City's skyscrapers and sports stadiums during the final approach.

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The High Plains

The dramatic transition where the Rocky Mountains abruptly meet the flat expanses of the Great Plains.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Keep an eye out for the Gunnison River and the Black Canyon area. On the approach to DEN, this side often gets a better view of the downtown Denver skyline during the standard traffic patterns.

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Route Information

Distance: 674 km (419 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min

Departure: PGA (36.92610168, -111.447998)

Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)

Route Type: Domestic

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