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RKS → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (Rock Springs) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Medicine Bow Mountains and the high-altitude splendor of the Colorado Front Range, including Rocky Mountain National Park.
Snowy Range
Dramatic views of the Medicine Bow Mountains, featuring jagged quartzite peaks and alpine lakes.
Medicine Bow Peak
The highest point in the range at 12,013 feet, often covered in snow well into the summer months.
Rocky Mountain National Park
A distant but spectacular view of Longs Peak and the high summits of the Continental Divide.
Horsetooth Reservoir
A distinctive long, narrow reservoir located just west of Fort Collins at the base of the foothills.
Denver Skyline
As the plane turns for its final approach to DEN, you can often see the Denver skyline against the mountain backdrop.
The right side is significantly more scenic for mountain lovers. Book an afternoon flight to see the sun illuminating the eastern faces of the Rockies. Watch for the sharp transition where the mountains drop off abruptly into the Colorado plains near Fort Collins.
The Red Desert
A vast, colorful high-altitude desert featuring unique badlands and salt flats shortly after takeoff.
Seminoe Reservoir
A large, deep-blue body of water nestled between the rugged Seminoe and Pedro Mountains.
Cheyenne
The capital of Wyoming is often visible in the distance, marked by the historic rail yards.
High Plains
The transition from the Wyoming plateau into the expansive Pawnee National Grassland of Colorado.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy soft lighting over the desert. This side is ideal for spotting the massive wind farms that dot the southern Wyoming landscape and the intricate patterns of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
Distance: 417 km (259 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: RKS (41.5942, -109.065001)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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