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PIR → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Pierre Regional Airport (Pierre) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the transition from the flat Great Plains to the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the descent into Denver.
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Oahe Dam and Lake
A grand view of the massive earth-fill dam and the northern stretches of Lake Oahe shortly after departure.
Nebraska Sandhills
View the unique undulating terrain of grass-stabilized sand dunes, a distinct geographic feature of central Nebraska.
Rocky Mountain Front Range
A breathtaking panorama of the mountain range appearing on the horizon as you cross the Colorado border.
Longs Peak
The prominent 14,259-foot peak is often clearly visible to the west during the descent into the Denver area.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic scenery, particularly the mountain views. During late afternoon flights, be aware of the setting sun, which can be quite bright on this side. On very clear days, you may even spot the distant silhouette of the Black Hills to the far west early in the flight.
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Missouri River
Aerial view of the winding Missouri River and the Pierre city center immediately following takeoff.
Great Plains Patchwork
An endless grid of agricultural fields displaying various shades of green and gold across South Dakota and Nebraska.
Pawnee National Grassland
Observe the expansive shortgrass prairie ecosystem of Northeastern Colorado as the flight nears Denver.
Jeppesen Terminal
The iconic white Teflon-coated fabric roof of the Denver International Airport terminal during the final approach.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the plains without glare. It also provides a better view of the airport infrastructure and the famous white-tented terminal during landing if the plane approaches from the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 619 km (385 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: PIR (44.38270187, -100.2860031)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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