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SAF → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (Santa Fe) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a continuous and breathtaking panorama of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, including several famous 14,000-foot peaks.
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Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Dramatic, jagged peaks stretching from New Mexico into Colorado shortly after takeoff.
Great Sand Dunes
The tallest sand dunes in North America, visible tucked against the base of the mountains.
Spanish Peaks
Two prominent, isolated igneous mountains that serve as landmarks for the New Mexico-Colorado border.
Pikes Peak
One of the most famous mountains in the US, dominating the skyline near Colorado Springs.
Garden of the Gods
Striking red rock formations visible on the western edge of Colorado Springs.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise illuminate the eastern faces of the Rockies. This side provides a front-row seat to the transition from high desert to alpine peaks. Watch for the 'Crestone' group of peaks early in the flight; they are exceptionally rugged and photogenic, especially when snow-capped in winter or spring.
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The High Plains
The vast, golden expanse of the American Great Plains stretching toward the horizon.
Pueblo Reservoir
A large, deep-blue body of water providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding arid terrain.
Denver Skyline
Depending on the wind and landing pattern, you may see the skyscrapers of downtown Denver and Mile High Stadium.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to avoid the intense glare of the setting sun over the mountains. While less dramatic than the left, this side offers a better view of the geometric patterns of eastern Colorado's agriculture and the sprawling urban expansion of the Front Range corridor as you descend into DEN.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 488 km (303 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: SAF (35.617099761999995, -106.088996887)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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