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PIT → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer views of the midwestern plains, the right side is superior for the arrival into Denver, providing a panoramic view of the Front Range of the Rockies, Longs Peak, and the downtown skyline during the typical approach.
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Ohio River Valley
Follow the winding path of the Ohio River as it carves through the rolling hills of West Virginia and Ohio.
Mississippi River Crossing
The massive scale of the 'Father of Waters' is visible as the flight transitions from the Midwest into the Great Plains.
Longs Peak
The northernmost 'Fourteener' in Rocky Mountain National Park dominates the horizon during the final approach phase.
Denver Skyline
Excellent views of downtown Denver and the sports stadiums as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at DIA.
The right side is the 'mountain side' for the arrival. For the best photography of the Rockies, choose a morning flight when the sun is behind you, illuminating the peaks. During the descent into Denver (DEN), the aircraft often makes a large U-turn, giving the right side a head-on view of the continental divide.
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Pittsburgh Golden Triangle
Aerial view of the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers immediately after takeoff.
Kansas Crop Circles
Distinctive center-pivot irrigation patterns creating massive green and gold geometric circles across the plains.
Pikes Peak
One of the most famous 'Fourteeners' in the Rockies, visible to the southwest as the plane begins its descent into Colorado.
Sit toward the front to avoid engine heat haze. This side is excellent for afternoon flights if you want to watch the sunset over the wing, though the glare can be intense. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the lush greenery of the Ohio Valley to the arid landscapes of the high plains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,071 km (1,287 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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