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SAT → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Texas plains to the towering Rocky Mountain Front Range, including iconic peaks like Pikes Peak.
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Texas Hill Country
Rolling limestone hills and winding rivers immediately north of San Antonio.
Llano Estacado
One of the largest mesas in North America, appearing as a vast, flat plateau in West Texas.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rockies, visible as you cross the New Mexico-Colorado border.
Pikes Peak
The most famous 'Fourteener' in the Front Range, standing prominently near Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs
A clear view of the city nestled right at the base of the mountains during the descent.
Book a seat on the left side and aim for a late afternoon flight to see the sun setting behind the Rockies, casting long shadows across the plains. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, keep your eyes peeled for the Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs—it looks like tiny red jagged teeth from the air.
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Palo Duro Canyon
The second largest canyon in the US, featuring vibrant red clay and unique hoodoos near Amarillo.
High Plains Agriculture
Mesmerizing geometric patterns created by center-pivot irrigation systems across the panhandle.
Denver Skyline
On specific northern approach patterns, you may see the downtown skyscrapers to the west of the airport.
DIA Terminal
The iconic white Teflon-coated fabric roof of the Jeppesen Terminal, designed to mimic the snow-capped Rockies.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. It provides an excellent perspective of the vastness of the Great Plains. When landing at DEN, which is located well east of the city, this side often provides the best view of the airport's unique architecture and the massive airfield layout.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 1,280 km (795 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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